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 warns him to get help or be fired.
B) Nigel and Ravi arguing about Nigel's performance since he joined ZenNext.
C) Ravi encourages Nigel to think about whether he is a good fit for the job and whether he might want help finding another.
D) Ravi does not believe in the concept of outcome fairness,so he does not intend to consider Rhonda's advice.
E) Nigel thinks the source of his troubles at ZenNext is that Ravi dislikes him and wants him to fail.

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Encouraging Nigel to think about whether he is a good fit for the job and whether he might want help finding another approach is most likely to result in an amicable discharge. It shows empathy and offers support to Nigel, indicating that the company values him as an individual, and thus lowering his chances of reacting violently or filing a lawsuit. Choice A would only cause Nigel to deny substance abuse and potentially lash out. Choice B would escalate the situation, leading to a negative outcome. Choice D is not viable because it ignores the HR manager's advice, which could lead to legal and ethical repercussions for Ravi and the company. Choice E is counterproductive since it only feeds into Nigel's arrogance and paranoia.

Nigel Is a Trainee at ZenNext Corp