As a Manager, You Want to Praise a Team Member

question 23

Multiple Choice

As a manager, you want to praise a team member, Phil, for doing a good job on a particular project. However, you know that Phil tends to be an introvert. Which of the following communication methods would Phil be most comfortable with?

• A)Call Phil in for a private meeting to appreciate his work. 
• B)Call a team meeting to praise Phil for his work on the project. 
• C)Announce Phil's accomplishment on the company Web site. 
• D)Have top management and the other teams in the company award Phil.

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Definitions:

Productivity Gains

Increases in output per unit of input, often achieved through improvements in efficiency, technology, or methods of work.

Distributed Work

A work arrangement where tasks and responsibilities are carried out across multiple geographical locations or in a non-centralized fashion, often utilizing digital communication tools.

Layoff Avoidance

Strategies and actions taken by employers to prevent or reduce the need for reductions in the workforce.

Work Sharing

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