This document discusses distinguishing between culpable and non-culpable employee behavior and focuses on managing non-culpable behavior, which presents a greater challenge. It outlines three common performance scenarios: issues with new employees, good employees experiencing a sudden drop in performance, and poor performers. For new employees, the manager bears responsibility to provide proper training, follow-up, and address any issues in the probationary period. For currently good employees whose performance suddenly drops, the manager should consider workplace changes and personal issues, show empathy, and offer temporary adjusted objectives if needed.