Thad, Jamarcus, and Willy have been working for Davidson International each for three years. While the trio started together as analysts and are all still on the same team, Jamarcus has recently been made a team lead while Willy and Thad are still in their respective positions although Willy did receive a small raise after his last performance evaluation. Which of the following would be the best action for Jamarcus to take in regards to Thad?
A) fire him…we do not need negative team members
B) promote him…that way he will stop complaining
C) talk to him…everyone likes to talk
D) retrain him…he is not good at his job
E) survey him…we need to know what is going on

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It would be best for Jamarcus to talk to Thad to understand any concerns or issues he may have that could be impacting his job performance. This way, Jamarcus can work with Thad to address any potential problems and find solutions to improve his job satisfaction and performance. Firing or retraining him without addressing any underlying issues would not be productive, and promoting him solely to stop him from complaining would not be fair to the other team members. Surveying him may also be a good option, but it should be done in conjunction with a conversation to get a more comprehensive understanding of any issues. Therefore, choice C is the best option.

Thad, Jamarcus, and Willy Have Been Working for Davidson International