If an Employee Is Considering Sharing a New Creative Idea

Multiple Choice

If an employee is considering sharing a new creative idea with a supervisor, which of the following would most help to support the employee's level of trust in making the decision to share her idea?

A) The employee has had strong performance appraisals from other supervisors in the past.
B) The employee is working under a short-term contract with the organization.
C) The supervisor has demonstrated himself to be an effective problem solver.
D) The supervisor has a track record of giving employees credit for their contributions.
E) The supervisor is working under a stable, long-term contract with the organization.