I established my independent carpet cleaning business five years back. And in these five years, I was capable of making it run smoothly. However, in order to enhance my capabilities, I decided to go back to college for higher education. I looked around for appropriate replacement. The replacement had to be such that would not only consolidate the business but also expand it still further in my absence. Personal involvement and accountability, apart from business acumen was one the major considerations. I hired my brother-in-law for the duration of my absence from business. I thought of hiring my brother-in-law. However, the family dynamics, the matter of trust and possible conflict with my made me rethink. 'Is it desirable to have a

I ultimately decided to go ahead with the selection in an independent manner where my brother-in-law would be a candidate with others. He would have the advantage of some trust, being known to me.

This would make him a partner but this arrangement would be more permanent.

To give equity to my brother-in-law:

This would give me independence during my college stay and an opportunity to start the same or a new business with my enhanced capabilities on my return.

The fourth alternative would definitely make him a bit preferred candidate but the overriding consideration would by the ability of the candidate to deliver the results and the capability to perform. This would ensure independent selection of the best available candidate. My brother-in-law might have an edge because of my awareness of his capabilities but I was also definite about his negative points.

To resolve the dilemma, I pondered over the issue so that it could be a win-win situation. The alternatives that come to my mind were:

This would ensure his inv

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