5.5 - Managing Underperformance
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Practice Questions
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What is underperformance?
💡 Hint: Think about the difference between expected and actual performance.
What does PIP stand for?
💡 Hint: It's a formal plan to help improve performance.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a primary goal of identifying underperformance early?
💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of addressing issues before they worsen.
True or False: A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) outlines goals but does not provide any support.
💡 Hint: Consider what a PIP is designed to do.
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Challenge Problems
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An employee has been performing below expectations for three months. They rarely engage in team discussions. As a manager, what steps would you take to address this underperformance?
💡 Hint: Consider a supportive approach rather than a punitive one.
You have documented an employee's underperformance, but they have expressed the desire to improve. Outline how you would design a PIP for this employee, including at least four elements.
💡 Hint: Remember to include both goals and supportive measures.
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