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ISM Exam LEAD Topic 6 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISM's LEAD exam
Question #: 16
Topic #: 6
[All LEAD Questions]

A new buyer is hired, and over time the department supervisor notices the buyer's writing style is consistently unprofessional. To improve the buyer's written communications, the supervisor edits several of the buyer's memos, and returns them with a note as an example of how company communications should be written. However, this does not result in any changes in the buyer's writing style.

How should the supervisor rate the "written communication" portion of the buyer's performance review?

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Suggested Answer: B

Assessment of current performance: The supervisor's feedback has not resulted in improvement in the buyer's writing style.

Performance evaluation criteria: Unprofessional writing is a significant issue, especially if the provided feedback has not led to any changes.

Performance improvement plan: According to performance management principles, an unsatisfactory rating with a performance improvement plan is appropriate when initial corrective actions fail.

Reference: ''Performance Management: Key Strategies and Practical Guidelines'' by Michael Armstrong discusses the necessity of performance improvement plans for consistent performance issues.


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Brunilda
4 days ago
I think the supervisor should give a Needs improvement rating and suggest a business writing course to help the buyer improve.
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Wilda
9 days ago
I agree with Hollis. The buyer's writing style needs to improve for effective communication within the company.
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Hollis
10 days ago
I think the supervisor should rate it as Unsatisfactory and implement a performance improvement plan.
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Isadora
14 days ago
If the buyer's writing is that bad, maybe we should just send them back to kindergarten. At least they'd learn how to hold a pencil properly!
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Valene
15 days ago
Ooh, this is a tricky one! I'd say 'Satisfactory; deficiency addressed and no additional or further review necessary.' Why not give the buyer a chance to prove they've learned their lesson?
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Josphine
16 days ago
This is a tough one, but I think 'Acceptable; deficiencies addressed, but continual monitoring until annual review' is the way to go. The supervisor gave feedback, so let's see if the buyer can shape up.
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Mee
2 days ago
A: Did you see the supervisor's note on your memos?
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Karl
23 days ago
I'll go with 'Needs improvement; course on business writing required.' Clearly the buyer needs some formal training to get their writing up to par.
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Malcom
8 days ago
B) Unsatisfactory; performance improvement plan necessary
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Valentin
9 days ago
A) Acceptable; deficiencies addressed, but continual monitoring until annual review
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Vashti
26 days ago
Hmm, I'd say 'Unsatisfactory; performance improvement plan necessary.' The buyer had multiple chances to improve, but didn't. Time to get serious!
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Paulina
23 hours ago
B: Yeah, the supervisor even edited some of their memos as an example.
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Helaine
11 days ago
A: Have you noticed the buyer's writing style? It's consistently unprofessional.
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