When Asking If an Employee's Poor Performance Is Due to Lack

question 8

Multiple Choice

When asking if an employee's poor performance is due to lack of ability or lack of motivation,a supervisor should consider (1) the difficulty of the task, (2) whether the employee is trying or not,and (3) how the employee's co-worker,who has similar ability and motivation,is doing on the job.Which statements are correct?

• A)All three statements are correct.
• B)Only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
• C)Only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
• D)Only statements 2 and 3 are correct.
• E)Only statement 2 is correct.

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Definitions:

Heritability

The proportion of observed variation in a particular trait that can be attributed to inherited genetic factors in a population.

Genetic Basis

The underlying genetic components and mechanisms that contribute to a specific trait, behavior, or condition in an organism.

Phenotypic Variation

Refers to the differences in physical appearance and physiological traits among individuals of the same species, caused by genetic and environmental factors.

Expected Frequency

The predicted count of occurrences of a particular event or trait in a population based on probability data or genetic models.