Which of the following would not be appropriate for a manager to write on an employee?s performance appraisal?
1. ?The nurse has a positive attitude.?
2. ?The nurse seeks learning experiences.?
3. ?The nurse is frequently tardy.?
4. ?The nurse is shy and quiet.?
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Explanation: 1. A performance appraisal must focus on an individual?s job performance and not personal
characteristics. Shy and quiet are personal characteristics. If the nurse has impaired
communication skills due to the fact that she is too shy and quiet, then that is related to job
performance and should be stated in those terms.
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