Herman is a supervisor who has been instructed to choose one of his three employees for layoff.

Employee Edward is a fair worker. He is a single parent with several young children. He would not find new work easily.

Employee Betty is a marginal worker. She has health issues that interfere with her ability to perform well. Herman admires her fortitude.

Employee Marisa is a solid worker whom he would like to retain. She is highly paid and dismissing her would help Herman meet his annual budget. She could find a new job without difficulty. Herman's boss hinted that he should layoff Marisa because she "did not play ball with him."

Herman recognizes that there will be ethical components to his decision making. He decides to apply an ethical dilemma decision-making flow chart. The first thing Herman should do is to

Select one:

A. Consider whether there is a duty or loyalty to uphold.

B. Look for an applicable code or standard.

C. Gather information.

D. Identify the conflict or ethical problem.