1. Relationship Dimension

1. I encourage employees to express their honest feelings (positive or negative) about their work-related experiences, including such dimensions as

*training

*educational opportunities

*social relationships.

5. I attempt to be verbally supportive

*when employees are emotionally upset.

7. I make a good deal of eye contact with employees

*during our meetings.

12. I explain to employees that I really want to know what they as individuals honestly think, so that I can offer advice specific to them about issues such as

*balancing job requirements/career development commitments with responsibilities outside of the workplace.

13. I arrange my meetings with employees at times when I will probably not be interrupted by

*telephone ...

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