Practice Managing Underperformance (5.5) - Performance Management & Appraisal Systems

Practice: Managing Underperformance

Lesson 5.5Performance Management & Appraisal Systems

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is underperformance?
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Think about the difference between expected and actual performance.
Question 2.
What does PIP stand for?
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It's a formal plan to help improve performance.
3Question 3.
What is a primary goal of identifying underperformance early?
- To avoid having difficult conversations
- To help employees improve before issues escalate
- To document for disciplinary action
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Think about the benefits of addressing issues before they worsen.
4Question 4.
True or False: A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) outlines goals but does not provide any support.
- True
- False
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Consider what a PIP is designed to do.
Question 5.
An employee has been performing below expectations for three months. They rarely engage in team discussions. As a manager, what steps would you take to address this underperformance?
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Consider a supportive approach rather than a punitive one.
Question 6.
You have documented an employee's underperformance, but they have expressed the desire to improve. Outline how you would design a PIP for this employee, including at least four elements.
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Remember to include both goals and supportive measures.

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