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Bethany has worked as an editor for several years. She has generally performed fairly steadily, but lately, she has made several rather costly errors while on the job. The publisher, Bethany’s boss, has spoken with her several times, but no improvements have been made. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the publisher to take?
  1. The publisher should fire Bethany.
  2. The publisher should issue a written warning.
  3. The publisher should issue a verbal warning.
  4. The publisher should just wait for Bethany’s performance to improve.
Explanation
Answer: C - In this scenario, the publisher should issue Bethany a verbal warning.

Key Takeaway: In the case of performance issues or concerns, the first step an employer should always take is to issue a verbal warning to the employee about the problem at hand. Typically, the verbal warning will include specific examples of the behavior of the employee that is considered to be unacceptable and what the consequences will be if the situation does not change.
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