Duane Is Preparing a Negative Performance Review for Eric,an Employee

question 17

Multiple Choice

Duane is preparing a negative performance review for Eric,an employee whose productivity is far below that of his fellow team members.Which of the following questions will help Duane determine if his draft review passes the "impacts" aspect of the FAIR test?

• A) Are my motives clear,or will others perceive that I have a hidden agenda in giving Eric a negative review?
• B) Is my perspective of Eric's performance influenced by defensiveness,favoritism,or some other bias?
• C) Have I stated the message in a way that is respectful toward Eric?
• D) Am I doing what I can to provide appropriate opportunities to Eric?
• E) Is the rationale for this negative review based on sound facts and conclusions?

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Definitions:

Purely Competitive Market

A theoretical market structure where numerous buyers and sellers trade homogeneous products, ensuring no single participant can influence market prices.

Average Total Cost

The sum of all production costs (fixed and variable) divided by the quantity of output produced.

Average Variable Cost

The per unit cost of variable factors of production, calculated by dividing total variable costs by the quantity of output.

Economic Profit

The total revenue of a firm minus its explicit and implicit costs, representing the financial gain exceeding the opportunity cost.