Sam is a night watchman for a small computer manufacturer. He is working his way through college and usually either sleeps or does his homework during his shift. His supervisor told him that homework was permissible, as long as he scanned the monitors every 10 minutes and walked the building every hour. Sleeping, however, is grounds for dismissal. Sam has been written up two times for sleeping during his work shift. After the last time, he was told there would be no more chances. Last week, 1 million worth of equipment vanished from inventory. When the thieves were caught, they mentioned the sleeping night watchman. Sam's boss fired him immediately, yelling at him that he was just like his brother, a no good lazy bum. What was wrong with he boss' actions? a. The boss should have not made personal comments. b. The boss should have inquired about extenuating circumstances in the offense. c. Sam should have been warned. d. Sam should be transferred to a less responsible job

Considering that Sam's boss had informed him that sleeping on the job was grounds for dismissal and even warned him twice when he was found sleeping, then in that regard, the boss was within his rights to fire him.

However, the boss should not have made insultive and personal comments about Sam, as this can be used as evidence against him if Sam decides to sue.