Management (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780134527604
Author: Stephen P. Robbins, Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 13DQ
Summary Introduction
To explain:
The possibility of a manager in providing feedback to an employee without being straightforward.
Introduction:
Providing employees with feedback on their performance is an essential function of a manager. While some managers are very straightforward in doing so, others tend not to express negative feelings openly. The organization mentioned in the case study is said to be very blunt in providing feedback which has been criticized by many. Nevertheless, it further states that many have also enhanced performance levels with the backing of such feedback.
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