Delmus' performance reports have been increasingly poor,and he seems to have negative relationships with other workers in his department.His line manager has taken him aside twice to discuss his behavior and work and has offered him time to improve,but there has been very little positive progress.Management decides to end the employment relationship with Delmus.This is an example of a:
A) layoff.
B) quit.
C) discharge.
D) buyout.

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Delmus' employment is being terminated due to his poor performance and negative relationships in the workplace, which is a valid reason for discharge. A layoff refers to a temporary separation due to a lack of work, while a quit is when an employee voluntarily resigns. A buyout refers to a financial agreement between the employer and employee to end their employment relationship. None of these options fit the situation described in the scenario.

Delmus' Performance Reports Have Been Increasingly Poor,and He Seems to Have