Alan Sternson Is Conducting a Performance Appraisal Interview with One

question 6

Multiple Choice

Alan Sternson is conducting a performance appraisal interview with one of the employees at the software firm where he works as a technical manager. Alan and the employee discuss the positive and negative areas of the employee's performance. This gives them both a better understanding of how the employee can improve his performance. The employee leaves the discussion feeling much assured as a result of the productive discussion. Which of the following styles of appraisal interviews is Alan using?

• A) Directive interview
• B) Problem-solving interview
• C) Tell and sell interview
• D) Traditional interview
• E) Tell and listen interview

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