Meaning & Definition

Direct report

d a “subordinate,” this individual operates under a manager or superior’s authority. They receive assignments and performance evaluations from their manager or supervisor. Direct reports must adhere to legal and legitimate directives from their superiors. Failure to do so may lead to disciplinary consequences, including being labeled “insubordinate.”

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