Which approach best describes how to respond to performance feedback from a supervisor?

• A. Listen openly, ask for specifics, implement changes, and request follow-up.
• B. Defend your actions and justify your performance.
• C. Ignore the feedback until scheduled review.
• D. Change only the most recent task.

Answer: (A)

Responding to performance feedback effectively means being open, asking for clarity, taking concrete steps to improve, and checking back to show progress. Listen without ego, ask for specific examples or metrics to identify exactly what needs to change, implement tangible actions to address those points, and request a follow-up with your supervisor to confirm that improvement is occurring. This approach demonstrates you value feedback, can translate it into real changes, and stay accountable for your performance. Defending your actions, ignoring the feedback, or focusing only on a single task doesn’t address the broader performance message or establish a clear path for ongoing improvement, so they’re less effective for long-term development.