When using punishment, a manager should
A. ignore undesirable behaviors.
B. save reprimands until the end of the workday, or preferably before a weekend.
C. make sure that other employees witness the punishment.
D. do it in conjunction with positive reinforcement.
E. punish even minor infractions, to appear consistent.
D. do it in conjunction with positive reinforcement.
As a manager, you should combine punishment and positive reinforcement. If you're reprimanding an employee, be sure to also say what he or she is doing right and state what rewards the employee might be eligible for.
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