Wei is a manager of several subordinates who seem to be low in self-efficacy. In an effort to improve this, she should   

A. let them learn new tasks independently.
B. give them simplistic jobs.
C. immediately create very challenging goals for them.
D. provide guided experiences and mentoring.
E. avoid giving positive feedback.


D. provide guided experiences and mentoring.

Self-efficacy is a quality that can be nurtured. Employees with low self-efficacy need lots of constructive pointers and positive feedback. Goal difficulty needs to match individuals' perceived self-efficacy, but goals can be made more challenging as performance improves. Small successes need to be rewarded. Employees' expectations can be improved through guided experiences, mentoring, and role modeling.

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