Sometimes Evaluative Statements Are Necessary

Multiple Choice

Sometimes evaluative statements are necessary. Which of the following evaluative statements is most likely to cause defensiveness?

A) "The quality of your reports does not meet the minimum acceptable standard."
B) "The quality of your reports has dropped from your previous level."
C) "If the quality of your reports does not improve, you could be re-assigned to a lower level position."
D) "The quality of your reports is the lowest in the organization."