Employee Supervision

Question 1

The process by which two people (manager and employee) intently listen to each other and repeat back what they heard, clarifying any miscommunication.

Answer 1

Active listening

Question 2

The personal and professional objectives of an employee.

Answer 2

Employee goals

Question 3

As part of a professional development plan, these are the key outcomes expected for each employee within a certain time frame.

Answer 3

Employee milestones

Question 4

The process in which a manager helps employees to be successful and fulfilled at work, leading to professional and personal development.

Answer 4

Employee supervision

Question 5

A negative form of management in which the manager is directly involved in making the multitude of small decisions which lead to an outcome.

Answer 5

Micromanagement

Question 6

A formal process in which a manager provides feedback on an employee’s performance suggesting both ways to improve and recognizing recent achievements.

Answer 6

Performance Review

Question 7

The formal and informal methods used to help employees master their job functions and develop new skills that will lead to new professional opportunities with the company.

Answer 7

Professional development

Question 8

High level discussions about the current state of the business and how it’s performing as well as next steps, such as new strategic investments and targeting new market verticals.

Answer 8

Strategic planning session