Ideally, what should a manager do if an employee has a genuine skill deficiency and does not have the potential to learn a new task?

A) fire the employee immediately
B) give the task to another individual, even if it impacts productivity negatively
C) notwithstanding the lack of potential to learn, double up the training effort
D) if possible, simplify the task, lower expectations, or transfer the employee

Terminating the employee immediately is not the best solution as it could have legal and financial implications for the company. Giving the task to another individual may impact productivity negatively and could lead to overburdening other employees. Doubling up the training effort is also not a practical solution if the employee does not have the potential to learn. The best solution would be to simplify the task, lower expectations or transfer the employee to a position where their skills and abilities are better suited. This approach would minimize the negative impact on productivity and help retain the employee in the organization.