A manager has a gut feeling that some members are contributing more to the organization than other members. The first step the manager should take to encourage all of his employees to contribute at a level he deems is appropriate is to ________.
A) identify the specific behaviors that he wants to encourage
B) reprimand the employees that he feels are not contributing as much
C) give general praise to those he feels are really contributing
D) do nothing; some employees just do not contribute as much as others

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The manager should first identify specific behaviors that he wants to encourage so that all employees understand what is expected of them and can work towards meeting those expectations. Simply reprimanding or praising employees without clear guidance may not result in any significant changes in behavior. Doing nothing and accepting unequal contributions from employees can lead to morale issues and negative effects on the overall productivity of the organization.

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