Which of the Following Should Managers Do to Improve the Performance

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should managers do to improve the performance feedback process?

• A)Managers should provide general performance feedback, instead of specific feedback, to elicit positive responses from the employee.
• B)Managers should ask the employees to rate their performances after the feedback session.
• C)Managers should conduct the feedback session in their offices to avoid intimidating the employees.
• D)Managers should focus on solving individual problems rather than on giving feedback on behavior or results.
• E)Managers should give employees feedback frequently, not just once a year.

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Definitions:

Goal Shielding

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Capacity to Delay Gratification

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