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Experience with Firing a Low-Performer
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When a company asks,

"Have you ever fired a low-performer? What made you take this step?"

They are looking to understand several critical aspects of your management style and decision-making process:

  1. Decision-Making Skills: How do you handle difficult decisions, especially those involving personnel?
  2. Fairness and Consistency: Are you fair and consistent in your approach to managing performance issues?
  3. Empathy and Support: How do you balance empathy for the employee with the needs of the team and organization? 4

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