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questions. Additionally, we would repeat this process multiple times during and after the layoffs to ensure all major questions were answered. Phil’s Seven Questions of Life As a group, we applied each concept, strategy, and tactic to Phil’s Seven Questions of Life. We felt that this would add a creative aspect to our presentation, as well as help each of us better understand and relate to our plan for the presentation. The questions applied well to our plan. Phil’s first question asks, “Where does the evidence lead?” Through the information provided in the case, it was stated that we must layoff 200 out of 1500 employees. We needed to decide which is the best way to do this? Phil’s second question asks, “Is it ethical?” The situation of laying off employees may not be entirely ethical, but it is the only option given to us. We needed to make the situation as ethical as possible. We were honest, gave the employees as much notice and control as possible, and recommended maintaining open communication throughout the entire process. Phil’s third question asks, “What are your assumptions?” We can assume that this decision is not going to go over well with many of the employees. Employees that are being let go will have concerns, as will those remaining with the organization. Many of the remaining employees will be losing friends they have worked with for years. Many employees will be upset with the possibility of an increased workload as well. Properly communicating aspects of the change will help to decrease stress pertaining to the situation. Phil’s fourth question asks, “What is the pattern?” The Kübler-Ross stages are the pattern. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance are the five stages the