Olivia is giving feedback to an employee who hopes to move into a supervisory role someday. Which statement represents the most effective kind of feedback?

A) "You don't seem very motivated lately."
B) "You need to demonstrate stronger leadership if you want a promotion."
C) "You are well organized, and your co-workers really like you."
D) "Last week, when we had a problem, your comments shifted the team from complaining to problem solving."
E) "When we have problems, you have a great attitude, and that will help you as a supervisor someday."

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Alexcia Arreola · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The most effective kind of feedback is specific, actionable, and focuses on behaviors rather than personality traits or generalizations. Option D provides specific feedback about a specific incident, highlighting a behavior that was effective and beneficial to the team. This kind of feedback is useful for the employee, as it highlights areas in which they excel and can potentially apply to future supervisory roles. The other options are less effective because they are either too general (C, E) or negative and unhelpful (A, B).

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