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1. “Give me an example of a time when you had to make a difficult decision that impacted your team. How did you approach it, and what was the outcome?”
   • Rationale: This question evaluates decision-making skills, leadership qualities, and the candidate’s ability to handle challenging situations. It reveals how they handle pressure, consider different perspectives, and communicate decisions effectively.
2. “Tell me about a time when you failed. What did you learn from it, and how did you apply those lessons to your future work?”
   • Rationale: This question assesses self-awareness, resilience, and growth mindset. It helps identify candidates who are open to feedback and can learn from mistakes. It also reveals their ability to turn failures into opportunities for improvement.

These questions are designed to elicit specific examples and behaviors, allowing the interviewer to assess the candidate’s qualifications more effectively than relying solely on hypothetical scenarios or general statements.

Part B: Rewriting Performance Appraisal Feedback

Note: As I don’t have access to specific performance appraisal examples, I will provide a general approach to rewriting feedback for improved effectiveness.

Key Principles for Effective Performance Feedback

• Specificity: Provide clear and concrete examples of performance.
• Balance: Offer both positive and constructive feedback.
• Focus on behavior: Describe specific actions or behaviors rather than making generalizations.
• Future-oriented: Provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborative approach: Involve the employee in the feedback process.

Example of Rewritten Performance Feedback

Original Feedback: “John is a good team player. He needs to improve his time management skills.”

Revised Feedback: “John consistently demonstrates a strong team-oriented approach, actively contributing to project success. To enhance his performance further, I recommend focusing on prioritizing tasks and setting clear deadlines to improve time management. This will enable him to deliver projects more efficiently and effectively.”

The revised feedback is more specific, provides actionable recommendations, and maintains a positive and constructive tone.

By following these guidelines, managers can provide performance feedback that is more meaningful, motivating, and impactful for employees.