When a Supervisor Must Criticize a Subordinate in an Appraisal

question 3

Multiple Choice

When a supervisor must criticize a subordinate in an appraisal interview,it is most important for the supervisor to ________.

• A) limit negative feedback to once every year
• B) provide specific examples of critical incidents
• C) acknowledge the supervisor's personal biases in the situation
• D) hold the meeting with other people who can document the situation
• E) surprise the employee so he or she cannot develop excuses for poor performance

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

An unconditioned stimulus is a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning in the realm of behavioral psychology.

Undesirable Behavior

Actions or conduct by an individual or group that are considered harmful or inappropriate within a specific context or society.

Reinforcement

A principle in behavioral psychology where the probability of a behavior is increased through rewards or decreased through punishment.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense or wrongdoing.