An employee's performance evaluation reveals consistent tardiness and missed deadlines. The supervisor should:
Correct Answer
B) Document specific incidents and create an improvement plan
Proper performance management requires documentation of specific issues and providing the employee with clear expectations and opportunity for improvement through a structured plan with measurable goals and timelines.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Option B represents proper progressive discipline and performance management practices. Documentation creates a legal record of performance issues and protects both the employer and employee. Creating an improvement plan with specific goals, timelines, and expectations gives the employee a fair opportunity to correct deficiencies. This approach follows best practices in human resources management and helps avoid potential legal issues related to wrongful termination.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Immediately terminate the employee for poor performance
Waiting until the next evaluation period allows performance problems to continue unchecked, potentially affecting project deadlines, team morale, and company productivity. Delaying action also makes it harder to recall specific incidents for documentation and may signal to other employees that poor performance is acceptable.
Option D: Transfer the employee to a different department
Immediate termination without documentation or providing opportunity for improvement could expose the company to wrongful termination claims. Most employment law requires progressive discipline unless the offense involves serious misconduct, safety violations, or illegal activity. Tardiness and missed deadlines, while serious, typically warrant corrective action first.
Memory Technique
Think 'Before you FIRE, you must HIRE a plan' - meaning before termination (fire), you must create (hire) an improvement plan with documentation.
Reference Hint
Florida Building Code Chapter 1 - Administration and Enforcement, or Business and Finance reference materials covering human resources management
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