Good point. And beyond "solving the problem," there's long-term benefits: You retain a knowledgable employee (there are real costs, both financially and produc

Good point. And beyond "solving the problem," there's long-term benefits: You retain a knowledgable employee (there are real costs, both financially and production-wise, to firing and hiring). There is now some built-in loyalty and trust. Not only have they kept their job, but their situation may be improved. That will likely be remembered and respected. There's times when firing is the only course of action, but investing in people also pays off. If a manager is just another cog in the machinery who is only concerned about their tail, then they may care less about the long-term benefits to the company and the individual. But it could also work to their advantage to resolve matters this way.