A(n) ________ refers to the meeting of a departing employee with the employee's supervisor and/or a human resource specialist to discuss the employee's reasons for leaving.

A) exit interview
B) affirmative action
C) carve-out
D) observation interview
E) summary dismissal

An exit interview is the meeting of a departing employee with the employee's supervisor and/or a human resource specialist to discuss the employee's reasons for leaving. The purpose of an exit interview is to gather feedback on the organization, management, and job functions to identify areas for improvement and to address any concerns or issues the departing employee may have.