Nigel is a trainee at ZenNext Corp.,who is known among colleagues for his arrogance,rude behavior,and short-tempered nature.His supervisor,Ravi,wants to fire him.However,Rhonda,the manager of the HR department,advises Ravi to rethink his decision in order to avoid the possibilities of Nigel reacting violently or filing a lawsuit when he receives the news.In this scenario,which of the following situations is most likely to result in an amicable discharge of Nigel from ZenNext Corp.?
A) Ravi accuses Nigel of substance abuse and refers him to ZenNext's employee assistance program
B) Nigel's performance has been poor since he joined ZenNext
C) ZenNext uses outplacement counseling to deal with Nigel's problems
D) Ravi does not believe in the concept of outcome fairness
E) Nigel thinks he is a good fit for ZenNext

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If ZenNext uses outplacement counseling to deal with Nigel, it would most likely result in an amicable discharge of Nigel from ZenNext Corp. If an employee who has been discharged feels there is nothing to lose and nowhere else to turn, the potential for violence or a lawsuit is greater than most organizations are willing to tolerate. Through outplacement counseling, organizations also may address ongoing poor performance with discussion about whether the employee is a good fit for the current job. Rather than simply firing the poor performer, the supervisor may encourage this person to think about leaving.

Nigel Is a Trainee at ZenNext Corp