The personnel recruiting/development program has encountered a complex situation with the program member John. This memo will establish the current situation, discuss possible solutions, and give recommendations for future action.
John was the last person to be selected for his cohort due to mixed results in the application process. John submitted a strong written application and a promising interview, but his school records and performance on the screening assessments were barely acceptable. John fared poorly in the program, often producing borderline passible work. Eventually it was discovered, during a supervisor evaluation meeting, that John had a learning disability. According to his father, an influential lawyer, John asserted he was not required to disclose his learning…show more content… Termination would agree with John’s personal desires but would risk backlash from his parents, who believe that his poor performance was due to inadequate accommodation. If sued, the agency’s lawyers would be able to defend the program director, however the outcome would be uncertain due to the power of John’s father’s firm. Placing John on probation for his second year would address concerns of preferential treatment and allow for a closer examination of John’s work. Treating John as if he completed his first year on par with other more successful program members would satisfy his parents by increasing his chances of receiving a permanent position. It could also aggravate the other program members, since it would confirm their claims that John is receiving preferential treatment. The last two options would also require the development of an improved accommodation plan, considering the current plan was rushed due to the late discovery of the learning
