(Programmed) A supervisor who reports to you has enlisted your support in deciding what to do about an employee, other employees who report to the supervisor who is talking to you say the questionable employees creating a negative atmosphere and making them feel uncomfortable. This employee allegedly has made negative statements about you to them, challenging decisions you have made and questioning your competence. They also say this employee has threatened other employees with physical harm if this employee ever learns others have reported to upper management the employee's comments and behaviors.
Define the problem
What are your criteria? What is relevant? (Assume equal weight to the criteria)
Develop alternatives to address the problem.
What special considerations would you bring into this decision, if any?