ACCA Applied Knowledge · Business and Technology · Consequences of ineffectiveness at work
Which of the following is a consequence of ineffectiveness at work that falls on the individual employee rather than on the organisation?
Reduced prospects for pay rises and promotion is the consequence that falls on the individual. Poor performance limits the employee's career progress and rewards. Loss of customers, reputational damage and rework costs are mainly borne by the organisation rather than the employee personally.
- ALoss of customers to competitors
- BDamage to the organisation's reputation
- CReduced prospects for pay rises and promotionCorrect
- DHigher costs from rework and wasted resources
Explanation
Reduced prospects for pay rises and promotion affect the employee personally. Lost customers, reputational damage and rework costs are consequences borne mainly by the organisation.
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