Tough Decisions

1. Tough Decisions By Kay McCullough

2. You have some very tough decisions to make. Sometimes you will have to fire employees because you are the boss.

3. You know what I mean. Give them the ax, the boot, the sack, or can them. Hand them their marching orders, a pink slip, or walking papers. You will give notice, lay off, discharge, or terminate employment. You will have to fire some employees.

4. Who goes first? Uncooperative Does not get along with others But his work is very accurate Poor quality Gets along with others But his work is not very accurate Click arrow to select your choice.

5. That was a tough choice. The number one reason bosses fire employees it that they do not get along with others, but you can’t put out poor quality work either. Unkind Does not get along with others But his work is very accurate

6. That was a tough choice. The number one reason bosses fire employees is that they do not get along with others, but you will lose customers if you do not have quality work. Not committed to quality Gets along with others But his work is not very accurate

7. Who goes? Irresponsible Misses work frequently and comes late often, but her work is very accurate Inaccurate work Comes to work on time and never misses work, but her work is inaccurate Click arrow to select your choice.

8. That was a tough choice. Quality is very important for the success of a business, but it is also important to have responsible employees. Irresponsible Misses work frequently and comes late often, but her work is very accurate

9. That was a tough choice. Responsible employees are very important for the success of a business, but it is also important to have quality work. Poor quality work Comes to work on time and never misses work, but her work is inaccurate

10. Who goes? Dishonest Steals office supplies from work, but comes to work regularly Irresponsible Frequently misses work, but is very trustworthy Click arrow to select your choice.

11. You can’t have employees who are stealing. That is cutting into your profit. Dishonest Steals office supplies from work, but comes to work regularly Misses work frequently and comes late often, but her work is very accurate

12. You need workers who you can count on to be there. Irresponsible Frequently misses work, but is very trustworthy Misses work frequently and comes late often, but her work is very accurate

13. Who goes? Not on task Spends office time talking instead of doing work, but she comes to work regularly Irresponsible misses work frequently, but when she is here she is on task Click arrow to select your choice.

14. That was a tough decision. One of the top ten reasons employees are fired is that they spend too much time talking instead of working. Not on task Spends office time talking instead of doing work, but she comes to work regularly

15. That was a tough decision. One of the top ten reasons employees are fired is that they miss too much work. Irresponsible misses work frequently, but when she is here she is on task

16. Who goes? Disrespect Refuses to do what the boss asks Disrespect Does not get along with co-workers Click arrow to select your choice.

17. That is insubordination. No employer needs to deal with that. Disrespect Refuses to do what the boss asks

18. That was a tough decision. Too bad that you can’t fire two people this time. Co-workers that do not get along really bring the morale down. Disrespect Does not get along with co-workers

19. Who goes? Disorganized Can never find his paper work and misses meetings because he forgot about them Dishonest Lied on his resume and said that she had experience with this program, but she does not Click arrow to select your choice.

20. That was a tough decision. His disorganization is costing your business money. Disorganized Can never find his paper work and misses meetings because he forgot about them

21. Good choice! Any dishonesty should be an automatic firing. Dishonest Lied on her resume and said that she had experience with this program, but she does not

22. Who goes? Whining and complaining Brings morale down by constantly complaining about work. Off task Frequently found surfing the internet when he should be working. Click arrow to select your choice.

23. Who wants to hear whining and complaining all of the time? Whining and complaining Brings morale down by constantly complaining about work.

24. Off task work costs your business money. Off task Frequently found surfing the internet when he should be working.

25. Who goes? Sleeping on job Frequently falls asleep at work. Drama Is an emotional mess because of personal issues. Click arrow to select your choice.

26. You pay for forty hours a week work. You should get forty hours a week worth of work. Sleeping on job Frequently falls asleep at work.

27. Personal issues need to stay at home. You have a business to run. Drama Is an emotional mess because of personal issues.

28. You have had some very tough decisions, but you have a business to run. You want only the best employees that will make your business look good. Sometimes you have to fire workers.

29. Top Reasons to Get Fired 1. Poor quality work 2. Bringing personal problems to work (drama) 3. Being caught lying on their job application or resume 4. Frequently absent or late 5. Being caught lying or stealing 6. Sleeping on the job 7.Office gossip, or complaining about work 9.Harassing a co-worker 10. Refusing to follow orders or directions 11. Surfing the internet, or breach of company email policy 12. Off task