Ken is a manager in a company. After a review of Ken’s performance evaluation, the major negative perceptions identified would be: a. Unwilling to adapt/listen – Justifications are “Doesn’t want to listen” and “…his way or the highway”. b. Micromanager – Justifications are “…but when we have a deadline, he micromanages us.” and “I literally dread coming in to work on days our accounts are due because I know Ken will be watching over us like a hawk." c. High ego – “…thinking he knows everything” and “He acts as if he is perfect” Question What recommendation will you give to Ken?

Ken is a manager in a company. After a review of Ken’s performance evaluation, the major negative perceptions identified would be: a. Unwilling to adapt/listen – Justifications are “Doesn’t want to listen” and “…his way or the highway”. b. Micromanager – Justifications are “…but when we have a deadline, he micromanages us.” and “I literally dread coming in to work on days our accounts are due because I know Ken will be watching over us like a hawk." c. High ego – “…thinking he knows everything” and “He acts as if he is perfect” Question What recommendation will you give to Ken?

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ISBN:9781305969308

Author:Richard L. Daft

Publisher:Richard L. Daft

Chapter19: Managing Quality And Performance

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