Scenario: We continue with the Smart Solutions Associates scenario.
Matthew is in web development. He has worked for you for two years. He has been a strong performer, with excellent web development skills, creativity, and work ethic. However, his performance has slipped significantly in the last few weeks. He was late with two deadlines for client deliverables. He seems drowsy after lunch and doesn’t act as friendly as usual to co-workers. Toni, one of Matthew's teammates, came to you this afternoon to tell you that she thought she smelled alcohol on his breath after lunch.
Note: Smart Solutions has a policy of no drinking during working hours and coming to work intoxicated is not acceptable.
As Matthew’s manager, what would you do? Is a Progressive Discipline Approach appropriate here? (Consider both issues of his possible drinking issue and the level of his recent performance.)
Write 3-4 paragraphs and reply to two of your classmates with substantive comments.
