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3) Which of these is NOT one of the three tips?
B. Encourage a culture of everyday positive feedback
A. Adopt a growth mindset when giving praise
☐ A
☐ B
D. Emphasize praising natural talent over effort
C. Avoid mixing positive and negative feedback too predictably
4) Which statement best reflects the author's main argument?
A. Managers should only give positive feedback.
B. Positive feedback must stand on its own to be effective.
☐ D
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C. The feedback sandwich is the best feedback method.
D. Constructive criticism is more important than praise.
5) In the first paragraph, the employee worries all weekend because
A. they're concerned they could have done something incorrectly
B. they feel guilty about a mistake
C. they dislike meeting their manager
D. they expect more work from the manager
6) The term "growth mindset" in this context refers to
A. thinking only about future projects
B. rewarding only final achievements
C. believing skills are fixed and unchangeable
D. recognizing that abilities can be developed
7) Why does the author suggest offering feedback outside of appraisals?
A. To ensure feedback only comes from managers
B. To avoid overwhelming employees with formal reviews
C. To limit the amount of feedback given
D. To make feedback part of everyday interactions
8) Why does the author mention the "feedback sandwich"?
A. To show a new way of giving feedback
B. To explain why praise is unnecessary
C. To illustrate how managers overpraise
D. To criticize a common feedback method
9) In tip 1. "the positives can become devalued and ignored" means
A. employees will only remember negative feedback
B. positive feedback loses its impact if overused with criticism
C. managers should reduce the amount of praise they give
D. compliments are more valuable than constructive criticism
