If a supervisor has criticized one of his subordinates for making a mistake, the supervisor should:

If a supervisor has criticized one of his subordinates for making a mistake, the supervisor should:

• A. Remind the worker of the error from time to time in order to keep the worker on his toes
• B. Overlook further errors which this worker may make, otherwise this worker may feel he is a victim of discrimination
• C. Impress this worker with the fact that all work will be closely checked from then on
• D. Not dwell on the incident and give the worker an opportunity for redemption

Answer: (D)

Effective supervision hinges on giving clear, constructive feedback and then allowing the employee to move forward with the opportunity to improve. When a supervisor has pointed out a mistake, the best approach is not to dwell on it but to set things right by focusing on future performance and providing a path to redemption. This approach reinforces accountability while preserving the worker’s dignity and motivation, and it helps maintain trust in the supervisor–employee relationship. Reminding the worker about the error repeatedly erodes confidence and creates a negative atmosphere. Overlooking future errors to avoid discrimination claims can excuse poor performance and undermine standards. Indicating that everything will now be strictly checked can foster anxiety and micromanagement, rather than growth. By giving a chance to correct the course, the supervisor supports learning and improvement while keeping expectations clear.

Effective supervision hinges on giving clear, constructive feedback and then allowing the employee to move forward with the opportunity to improve. When a supervisor has pointed out a mistake, the best approach is not to dwell on it but to set things right by focusing on future performance and providing a path to redemption. This approach reinforces accountability while preserving the worker’s dignity and motivation, and it helps maintain trust in the supervisor–employee relationship.

Reminding the worker about the error repeatedly erodes confidence and creates a negative atmosphere. Overlooking future errors to avoid discrimination claims can excuse poor performance and undermine standards. Indicating that everything will now be strictly checked can foster anxiety and micromanagement, rather than growth. By giving a chance to correct the course, the supervisor supports learning and improvement while keeping expectations clear.