As a new manager,you are delighted with your new job (and higher pay),but now it's time for the annual performance appraisals of the staff you supervise.Worse,you have been directed to downsize your department by 10%.Many of your colleagues have offered you advice as to how to proceed.Among the following,which would NOT be good advice?
A)use a forced distribution method of performance appraisal, which will help you achieve a 10% cut in department staff easily, and avoid legal claims
B)as you conduct the performance appraisals, speak gruffly to each employee, in order to prepare them for possible termination
C)make clear that no matter how well they have done their jobs, it is no guarantee that they will survive the cut; don't allow or answer any questions
D)none of these would be good advice
E)all of these would be good advice

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using a forced distribution method of performance appraisal can be unfair and lead to legal claims. Speaking gruffly to employees is unprofessional and can create a negative work environment. Making it clear that job performance does not guarantee job security without allowing or answering questions is also unfair and can create anxiety among staff. Therefore, none of these options would be good advice. The best approach would be to conduct fair and objective performance appraisals, provide clear communication about the downsizing process, and work with employees to explore alternatives such as reassignment or early retirement to minimize job loss.

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