ACCA Applied Knowledge · Business and Technology · Consequences of ineffectiveness at work
Which of the following is a likely long-term consequence for an individual who is ineffective at work and receives repeated negative feedback?
Declining motivation and possible damage to the employment record or references is the likely long-term consequence. Repeated negative feedback undermines morale and can affect future job prospects. Greater job security, leadership programme places and extra delegated authority are positive outcomes not normally given to ineffective staff.
- AHigher job security as management avoids conflict
- BDeclining motivation and possible damage to their employment record or referencesCorrect
- CAutomatic enrolment on a leadership development programme
- DIncreased delegated authority
Explanation
Repeated negative feedback tends to erode motivation and may harm the employee's record and future references. The other options are positive outcomes that are unlikely for an ineffective employee.
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