Scenario 3 The management team is concerned about the continuing performance of one of employees in your department. The employee is a single mother, African-American, and has worked at the company for 10 years. She had worked the same job for 9 of those years, but this past year was hired into your department and is still within her 1-year probation period. She continues to struggle to do the job and is on an improvement plan. Unfortunately, she is not improving, and the process may lead to termination. You are aware that various aspects of employment law can come into play (At-Will clauses, discrimination,   BUSS410 – Portfolio Project 3   documentation, etc.).   Explain to the management team their responsibilities in this type of situation. Describe some goals and outcomes for the employee that can help improve their behavior (be specific). Provide some options and possible repercussions of this behavior to your colleagues. Discuss what you feel was the most appropriate course of action. Provide in-text citations and resources to help support your recommendations and management responsibilities.

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The management team is concerned about the continuing performance of one of employees in your department. The employee is a single mother, African-American, and has worked at the company for 10 years. She had worked the same job for 9 of those years, but this past year was hired into your department and is still within her 1-year probation period. She continues to struggle to do the job and is on an improvement plan. Unfortunately, she is not improving, and the process may lead to termination. You are aware that various aspects of employment law can come into play (At-Will clauses, discrimination,

 

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documentation, etc.).

 

Explain to the management team their responsibilities in this type of situation.

Describe some goals and outcomes for the employee that can help improve their behavior (be specific).

Provide some options and possible repercussions of this behavior to your colleagues.

Discuss what you feel was the most appropriate course of action.

Provide in-text citations and resources to help support your recommendations and management responsibilities.

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