Sometimes Evaluative Statements Are Necessary

question 55

Multiple Choice

Sometimes evaluative statements are necessary. Which of the following evaluative statements is most likely to cause defensiveness?

• A) "The quality of your reports does not meet the minimum acceptable standard."
• B) "The quality of your reports has dropped from your previous level."
• C) "If the quality of your reports does not improve, you could be re-assigned to a lower level position."
• D) "The quality of your reports is the lowest in the organization."

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