Lucy is a very hard worker but very critical of herself. At her last job she was always unsure of how she was performing and eventually quit because of the lack of feedback . She might have stayed if her manager had ________.

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Lucy's lack of feedback caused her uncertainty about her performance, indicating that she needed more frequent assessment. Therefore, by using informal performance appraisals more often, her manager could have given her more immediate feedback, allowing her to gauge her progress and improve her performance. Option B is not ideal as it involves assessing more employee dimensions, which may be overwhelming for Lucy, given her self-critical nature. Option C (lengthening the time between formal appraisals) will provide feedback less frequently, exacerbating Lucy's problem. Option D (evaluating fewer employee dimensions for informal appraisals) defeats the purpose of rigorous performance assessments and may undermine Lucy's sense of achievement.

Lucy Is a Very Hard Worker but Very Critical of Herself