At the beginning of an appraisal interview, a supervisor should try to
A) put the employee at ease.
B) reprimand the employee for his or her poor performance.
C) provoke the employee to act instinctively.
D) look over the mistakes of the employee.

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At the beginning of an appraisal interview, a supervisor should try to put the employee at ease. This will help in creating an open and honest atmosphere where the employee is more likely to be receptive to feedback and willing to engage in a productive conversation about their performance. Reprimanding the employee for poor performance or provoking them to act instinctively is likely to create a defensive or hostile environment, which will not lead to a productive appraisal discussion. Looking over mistakes should be done before the appraisal interview so that the supervisor can provide specific feedback and goals during the meeting.

At the Beginning of an Appraisal Interview, a Supervisor Should