Ethan worked as a salesperson for a pharmaceutical company. For the past year he missed every sales quota and stretch goal originally set at the beginning of the year. Even though his boss worked with him and sent him to receive additional training, Ethan improved only slightly. In addition, Ethan was not a team player and often upset other employees. His boss has decided to let him go and is now considering what type of termination to use. Which of the following would be a reason for a mutual$-$agreement termination?

a$.$ The company is downsizing and has eliminated the employee$$s position.

b$.$ Ethan thinks he can do better next year and wants another chance to increase his sales.

c$.$ His boss wants Ethan to quit but decides to soften blow of the firing $($as in a forced resignation$).$