Progressive discipline starts with a verbal reprimand, followed by a written reprimand, and then:
a. Termination
b. Suspension with pay
c. Suspension without pay
d. Discipline with punishment
ANS: C
Progressive discipline starts with a verbal reprimand, followed by a written reprimand, and then suspension without pay. Discipline without punishment imposes disciplinary suspension with pay to demonstrate that management is sincere in the desire to see the worker change and stay. If no corrective action is taken, the last step is termination.
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