Which practice would be considered poor supervision?

Which practice would be considered poor supervision?

• A. Consulted His Assistant On Unusual Problems
• B. Asked For An Experienced Employee'S Opinion On The Method Of Doing A Special Job
• C. Allowed A Cooling-Off Period Of Several Days Before Giving One Of His Workers A Deserved Reprimand
• D. Made It A Policy To Avoid Criticizing A Worker In Front Of His Co-Workers

Answer: (C)

Timely and direct corrective action is a hallmark of effective supervision. Delaying a deserved reprimand with a cooling-off period sends a signal of indecision and weakens accountability, which can erode trust and allow the problem to persist. The other practices shown—consulting a capable assistant on unusual problems, seeking an experienced employee’s view on how to handle a special job, and avoiding public criticism to protect morale—are constructive approaches that support good supervision. Thus, delaying discipline is the poor supervisory practice.

Timely and direct corrective action is a hallmark of effective supervision. Delaying a deserved reprimand with a cooling-off period sends a signal of indecision and weakens accountability, which can erode trust and allow the problem to persist. The other practices shown—consulting a capable assistant on unusual problems, seeking an experienced employee’s view on how to handle a special job, and avoiding public criticism to protect morale—are constructive approaches that support good supervision. Thus, delaying discipline is the poor supervisory practice.