It is the responsibility of the manager of an underperforming employee to make sure the employee clearly understands:
A) the standard of performance required.
B) the precise performance gap and why it matters.
C) how the manager is prepared to help the employee to reach the required standard.
D) the consequences of continued poor performance.
E) All of these responses are correct.

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All of the choices listed are important for the manager of an underperforming employee to communicate. Without clear expectations (choice A), the employee may not even be aware that their performance is lacking. Without understanding the performance gap and why it matters (choice B), the employee may not be motivated to improve. Without a plan for improvement and assistance from the manager (choice C), the employee may not have the support needed to make necessary changes. And without consequences for continued poor performance (choice D), the employee may not see the severity of the situation. Therefore, all of these options are critical for the manager to address.

It Is the Responsibility of the Manager of an Underperforming