Issues for Analysis $($Please use them as guiding questions in your report. They should not be answered directly in question answer format in the report but can be used as questions to guide your analysis$)$:

Performance Appraisal and Management:

Was the performance management system implemented by Steve fair and reasonable?

Did the performance targets set by Steve align with FastBurger's overall organizational goals and values?

How could FastBurger have better assessed Maria's performance and provided her with the support needed to succeed?

Wrongful Dismissal and Constructive Dismissal:

Was Maria's termination a case of wrongful dismissal?

Did Maria have sufficient grounds to claim constructive dismissal?

How could FastBurger have better handled the situation to avoid legal action?

Age Discrimination:

Did FastBurger discriminate against Maria based on her age?

What evidence supports the claim of age discrimination in this case?

How could FastBurger have avoided age$-$related biases in their performance management process?

Training and Coaching Employees:

Was FastBurger responsible for providing Maria with additional training and coaching?

How could they have better supported her professional development?

What are the benefits of investing in employee training and development for both the organization and the employees?

Complications in Using Incompetence as a Basis for Firing:

Did FastBurger have a valid reason to terminate Maria's employment based on incompetence?

What are the potential risks and complications of using incompetence as grounds for termination?

How can organizations ensure that they have a fair and justifiable basis for employee termination?