Deepak, a trainee at NextGen Corp., is known among his colleagues for his arrogance, rude behavior, and short-tempered nature. His supervisor, Garin, does not feel like Deepak is performing well and wants to fire him. However, Marissa, the manager of the HR department, advises Garin to rethink his decision in order to avoid the possibility of Deepak reacting violently or filing a lawsuit when he receives the news. In this scenario, which situation is most likely to result in an amicable discharge of Deepak from NextGen Corp.?

A) Garin accuses Deepak of substance abuse and warns him to get help or be fired.
B) Marissa ask Gavin to give Deepak more training, and if he doesn't perform well, then Gavin can fire him.
C) Garin encourages Deepak to think about whether he is a good fit for the job and whether he might want help finding another.
D) Garin does not believe in the concept of outcome fairness, so he does not intend to consider Marissa's advice.
E) Deepak thinks the source of his troubles at NextGen Corp. is that Garin dislikes him and wants him to fail.

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Moneaka M Everette-Woods · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Encouraging Deepak to think about whether he is a good fit for the job and suggesting that he might want help finding another job allows Garin to approach the situation sensitively and with tact. This approach gives Deepak the chance to save face and move on without feeling humiliated or abased. Additionally, this outcome seems to be the most peaceful option and will avoid any potential violent reactions or lawsuits from Deepak.

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