Scenario C

question 127

Multiple Choice

Scenario C. You have met with your supervisor for your annual performance appraisal meeting. It has not gone well because you feel the meeting was handled inappropriately. You were told your work was "okay but done with a bad attitude." When asked what you need to improve, you were told to "Do better. Work harder." Your supervisor did not take notes and did not allow you to take notes in the meeting. You left the meeting with no resolution to the problem and no agreement on when to discuss this again.
-When the meeting ends with no resolution to the problem and no follow-up set,which of the following recommendations for employee feedback was most likely violated?

• A)Determine the causes for the low performance.
• B)Describe specifically the expectations and standards for job performance.
• C)Document discussions of employee feedback.
• D)Agree to a solution and a timetable for improvement.
• E)Summarize the employee's specific performance.

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Definitions:

Motivating Potential Score

A measure used to evaluate the motivational properties of jobs based on five core job dimensions, intending to predict job satisfaction and motivation.

Job Diagnostic Survey

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Growth Need Strength

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