ACCA Applied Knowledge · Business and Technology · Consequences of ineffectiveness at work
Which of the following is a likely consequence for an individual employee who is persistently ineffective at work?
A persistently ineffective employee is likely to suffer loss of confidence and reduced job satisfaction. Poor results bring criticism, stress and negative feedback, which damage morale. Greater job security or automatic promotion would not normally follow from poor performance.
- AIncreased job security because managers avoid conflict
- BLoss of confidence and reduced job satisfactionCorrect
- CAutomatic promotion to a more senior role
Explanation
Persistent ineffectiveness usually leads to criticism, poor feedback and stress, which erode self-confidence and satisfaction. Job security and promotion are more likely to be harmed than improved, so those options are wrong.
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