Supervisory Communication and Feedback Flashcards
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A supervisor consistently interrupts employees during their explanations. What is the likely impact on the team?
Answer: Employees will stop sharing important information
When supervisors interrupt regularly, employees learn that sharing is futile and begin withholding information.
Which scenario best demonstrates a supervisor giving constructive feedback?
Answer: 'The data section had formatting errors on pages 3–5; please align it with the template by Friday.'
Specific, actionable feedback tied to observable issues and a deadline is the hallmark of constructive feedback.
A supervisor needs to communicate a sensitive HR matter to an employee. Which channel is most appropriate?
Answer: A private in-person meeting
Sensitive HR matters require privacy; an in-person meeting ensures confidentiality and allows for real-time dialogue.
What is 'psychological safety' in the context of team communication?
Answer: Creating an environment where employees feel safe to speak up without fear of punishment
Psychological safety means team members feel they can voice ideas, concerns, or mistakes without negative repercussions.
Which behavior by a supervisor helps build a culture of open communication?
Answer: Responding to employee input with appreciation even when no action is taken
Acknowledging input — even without immediate action — signals that employee voices matter and encourages continued openness.
A supervisor realizes mid-meeting that they communicated incorrect project deadlines. What is the correct action?
Answer: Correct the error immediately, apologize, and provide the accurate information
Immediate, transparent correction with an apology preserves trust and ensures all team members have accurate information.