Regarding an employee who was terminated for failing to meet performance standards, I disagreed with a recent decision made by my employer. The employee in question had worked for the company for a number of years, and although their performance had fallen short of expectations, neither the employee nor the company had provided them with any advice or resources to help them improve. The employee was ultimately fired as a result of this lack of support because they were unable to improve their performance.

I believed that this decision was unethical because it appeared that the employee had not been given a fair opportunity to succeed and live up to the expectations that had been set. The employee was terminated without any consideration of how their performance could be enhanced, rather than receiving the tools and assistance necessary to advance. This seemed to place employee welfare below the company's bottom line, which I found to be incorrect.

If compelled to make a decision that contradicted my moral principles, I would pause and examine the situation from a different perspective. I would first consider why my employer chose that course of action and their justification. This would enhance my understanding of the situation and its causes. I would also consider the potential long-term effects of this decision on the business, as well as the repercussions of not making a decision.

Question: You stated that the employee was fired without a fair opportunity to succeed and live up to the expectations that had been set. Did you see a lack in their performance? If so, did you ever offer help or some sort of mentorship?