Which statement best describes constructive feedback?

• A. Feedback focused on specific behaviors and outcomes, not personal attributes.
• B. Feedback should be vague to avoid hurting feelings.
• C. Feedback that is unrelated to job performance.
• D. Feedback that is not actionable.

Answer: (A)

Constructive feedback focuses on specific behaviors and the outcomes of those behaviors, not on personal attributes. By pointing to concrete actions, describing their impact on performance, and offering clear, actionable steps to improve, it gives the employee a practical path to change and grow. Vague feedback doesn’t tell the person what to adjust, feedback unrelated to job performance misses the development purpose, and feedback that isn’t actionable leaves no steps to take.