Case Study on Disciplinary action against James James, a 10-years employee with Salim, was fired after accruing five disciplinary penalties over a 12-month span under the progressive disciplinary policy of the organization for poor job performance and poor attendance. A week later, James told his former supervisor that he had a substance abuse problem. Although there was no employee assistance program in place and the company had not been aware of James's condition, their personnel director assisted James in obtaining treatment by allowing him to continue receiving insurance benefits and approved his unemployment insurance claim. James subsequently requested reinstatement, maintaining that he had been rehabilitated since his discharge and was fully capable of being a productive employee. He pointed to a letter written by his treatment counselor, which said that his prognosis for leading a "clean, sober lifestyle" was a big incentive for him. James pleaded for another chance, arguing that his past problems resulted from drug addiction and that Salim should have recognized and provided treatment for the problem. Salim countered that James should have notified his supervisor of his drug problem, and that everything possible had been done to help him receive treatment. Moreover, the company stressed that the employee had been fired for poor performance and absenteeism. Use of the progressive discipline policy had been necessary because the employee had committed a string of offenses over the course of a year, including careless workmanship, distracting others, wasting time, and disregarding safety rules. Student should follow the basic case study format in answering the case studies. a. Introduction (examine the case and highlight or summarize the relevant facts pertaining to the case) (2 marks) b. Identify two (2) or more key problems. (2 marks) c. Write the three (3) possible solutions for the problems identified in letter b. (2 marks) d. Select the best solution from letter c and justify your answer. (2 marks) e. Recommendation and suggestions. (2 marks)