Chapter 7Evaluating and Managing Positive and Influential Supervisors

DOI: 10.4324/9781003335122-7

Introduction

The sustainability and competitiveness of any organization depend on its ability to evaluate its performance. Supervisors are vital to ensuring that employees contribute to organizational goals. Evaluating and managing employees is a complex process and the responsibility of those supervising others. However, according to McKinsey Quarterly, supervisors and managers view performance management and performance reviews as subjective, discouraging, and time-consuming (Ewenstein, Hancock, & Komm, 2016). Although an integral part of the work that most supervisors and managers must perform, it is also one of the most avoided activities. ...

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