$11$:$53$

$5$G

$206$

Problem solving in groups is a multistage process that involves many considerations along the way. The following scenario is one example illustrating some of the complexities groups may encounter in the process.

CASE STUDY Who Loses Their Job?

You are one of the managers of a department store in your community. You have just been informed by your supervisor that one of your employees must be laid off because of company cutbacks. You meet with your managerial colleagues to decide which employee will be chosen. All employees are full$-$time, and all work the same number of hours. There is one formal rule you have to follow: The reason for laying a person off must be job related. Which of the following employees would you and your colleagues choose? Make the best decision you can with the limited information you are$\_$aiven. Be$\_$ prepared to