ACCA Applied Knowledge · Business and Technology · Consequences of ineffectiveness at work
Which of the following is a likely consequence for an organisation if poor performance by employees is left unaddressed?
Leaving poor performance unaddressed typically creates resentment among effective colleagues and lowers overall productivity. Good performers feel treated unfairly, motivation drops and standards slip, rather than the weak performer improving automatically.
- AImproved morale among high performers
- BReduced absenteeism and turnover
- CResentment among effective colleagues and lower overall productivityCorrect
- DAutomatic improvement through peer example
Explanation
Tolerating poor performance usually demotivates capable staff, who see unequal effort treated the same, and leads to reduced output and possible loss of good employees. The other options describe benefits that are not expected from inaction.
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