PIPs and firing are the path of least resistance for lazy managers. From a Covey or Drucker style of leadership... If the Manager interviewed and hired the Em

PIPs and firing are the path of least resistance for lazy managers. From a Covey or Drucker style of leadership... If the Manager interviewed and hired the Employee, then the default assumption is that the Manager failed to "lead" and train the Employee. If the Manager inherited the Employee (via re-org) and is cleaning house, then that's a different circumstance. But still not an excuse for lazy leadership.