Feedback orientation Flashcards
What is feedback orientation?
An individual’s overall attitude, willingness, and receptivity to receiving feedback
It influences how people perceive, seek, process, and use feedback for growth.
What is the first key dimension of feedback orientation?
Utility
The belief that feedback is valuable and useful for improving performance.
What does accountability refer to in the context of feedback orientation?
The extent to which individuals feel responsible for acting on feedback
It involves using feedback to make positive changes.
Define social awareness in feedback orientation.
Sensitivity to how feedback is delivered and the social dynamics involved
Includes understanding the intentions of the feedback provider.
What is self-efficacy in relation to feedback orientation?
Confidence in one’s ability to handle feedback, even if it is critical
High self-efficacy helps process challenging feedback without defensiveness.
What does feedback-seeking propensity refer to?
The degree to which a person actively seeks feedback
Some individuals are proactive, while others may avoid it.
Why does feedback orientation matter?
It enhances performance improvement, resilience, and workplace culture
Strong feedback orientation leads to better learning and development.
What is one way to enhance feedback orientation?
Cultivate a growth mindset
Viewing feedback as an opportunity for learning increases openness.
How can a safe environment enhance feedback orientation?
By encouraging feedback in a supportive, respectful context
A safe environment promotes openness to feedback.
What role do leaders play in feedback orientation?
They can model receptivity
Leaders demonstrate how to receive and act on feedback effectively.
What should constructive feedback focus on?
Specific, actionable insights
This makes feedback more useful and less threatening.
True or False: Individuals with a high feedback orientation are likely to avoid seeking feedback.
False
They are more likely to seek feedback for learning.
Fill in the blank: The belief that feedback is valuable and useful for improving performance is known as _______.
Utility
