Michelle's work performance as an employee at Fort Camp Industries was suffering due to problems at home. When asked by her supervisor, Keith, she told him about her alcoholic husband. Keith listened to her problems, expressed concern, referred her to a trained counselor, and offered to talk to her husband about this. As Michelle's supervisor, which of the following should Keith have refrained from doing?

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As a supervisor, it is not appropriate for Keith to offer to talk to Michelle's husband about her personal problems. This could potentially cross boundaries and invade Michelle's privacy. It is important for Keith to support Michelle in seeking the appropriate help, but he should not directly involve himself in her personal life outside of work.

Michelle's Work Performance as an Employee at Fort Camp Industries