You are a first line supervisor at a manufacturing firm Your department has suffered significant emp...........

Decision making and Interpersonal Skills Interpersonal Skills and Communication

You are a first-line supervisor at a manufacturing firm. Your department has suffered significant employee theft. A subordinate becomes emotional, to the point of crying, while you are interviewing her regarding the thefts. How effective is each of the following

Inform the employee that you are her friend and will help her through this situation

Ask the employee if she would like to take a break before continuing with the interview.

Ask the employee if she has any information regarding the thefts.

Tell the employee that it's in her best interests to confess now.