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SPHR · Question #277

Which of the following are primary actions of an effective manager? (Select TWO options.)

The correct answer is C. Align performance goals with team collaboration. E. Align frequency of feedback with organizational milestones. The primary actions of an effective manager include aligning performance goals with team collaboration (C) and aligning the frequency of feedback with organizational milestones (E). At the SPHR level, effective management is defined by goal alignment, communication, and…

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Question

Which of the following are primary actions of an effective manager? (Select TWO options.)

Options

  • ATie incentives to input instead of output.
  • BAssign numerical ratings to each team member.
  • CAlign performance goals with team collaboration.
  • DIdentify creative rewards to recognize contributions.
  • EAlign frequency of feedback with organizational milestones.

How the community answered

(44 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • B
    9% (4)
  • C
    73% (32)
  • D
    14% (6)

Explanation

The primary actions of an effective manager include aligning performance goals with team collaboration (C) and aligning the frequency of feedback with organizational milestones (E). At the SPHR level, effective management is defined by goal alignment, communication, and continuous performance support. Aligning goals with collaboration ensures that individual performance supports team and organizational outcomes, especially in interdependent work environments. This reduces silos and reinforces shared accountability. Regular, well-timed feedback aligned with business cycles and milestones keeps employees focused, informed, and engaged. Continuous feedback is a core element of modern performance management systems emphasized in SPHR frameworks. Tying incentives to input (A) undermines results-based performance. Numerical ratings (B) are tools, not primary actions. Creative rewards (D) are secondary and often HR-supported rather than manager-driven.

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#performance management#manager effectiveness#goal alignment#feedback frequency

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