Which supervisory practice involves setting clear expectations and providing feedback on performance?

• A. Establishing clear expectations and giving ongoing feedback
• B. Delegating tasks with no feedback
• C. Managing budgets and procurement
• D. Hiring and firing decisions

Answer: (A)

Setting clear expectations and giving ongoing feedback is the practice that ties performance to concrete standards and continuous improvement. By defining what good performance looks like in specific, measurable terms and regularly discussing progress, you create a feedback loop that helps team members adjust behavior, learn, and stay aligned with goals. Ongoing feedback supports coaching, recognition, and timely correction, keeping performance on track and accelerating development. Budgeting, procurement, hiring, and firing are related to resources and personnel decisions, not the day-to-day performance feedback process. Delegating tasks without feedback misses the essential guidance that drives improvement.