Rudolph made a good-faith effort to develop a new product, but the attempt failed. What should Rudolph's employer do?
A)talk to Rudolph about what he learned and discuss what he might do next
B)demote Rudolph for failing to succeed at the project
C)fire Rudolph for failing to succeed at the project
D)ignore the entire situation to keep from discouraging Rudolph's initiative
E)transfer Rudolph to a job with requirements that better fit his skill set

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

It is important for Rudolph's employer to acknowledge his effort and provide constructive feedback to help him learn from the experience and potentially succeed in future projects. Demoting or firing Rudolph may discourage him from taking initiative in the future, while ignoring the situation does not address the issue. Transferring Rudolph may be an option if his skills do not align with the current project, but should be considered only after discussing the failed attempt and potential next steps.

Rudolph Made a Good-Faith Effort to Develop a New Product