Understanding Progressive Discipline

What is the primary purpose of discipline in the workplace?

• To punish employees

• To reduce the number of employees

• To create a hostile work environment

• To send a strong signal to employees about how they should behave or perform

Which of the following is NOT a step in the progressive discipline process?

• Verbal warning

• Written reprimand

• Suspension

• Demotion

What happens during the first step of progressive discipline?

• The employee is given a written reprimand

• The employee is terminated

• The employee receives a verbal warning

• The employee is suspended

What is the final step in the progressive discipline process?

• Suspension

• Written reprimand

• Verbal warning

• Termination

What is typically documented in the second step of progressive discipline?

• A suspension notice

• A written reprimand

• A verbal agreement

• A termination letter

Under what circumstances might an organization bypass the stages of progressive discipline?

• In cases of gross misconduct such as stealing or violence

• When the employee requests it

• When the employee has a minor infraction

• When the employee is late

What is one primary advantage of progressive discipline?

• It avoids any form of punishment

• It reduces the need for documentation

• It provides employees with the opportunity to improve their performance

• It immediately terminates problematic employees

What is a criticism of progressive discipline?

• It does not provide any warnings

• It is too quick to terminate employees

• It puts the priority on punishment rather than corrective action

• It is too lenient

What is the second step in the progressive discipline process?

• Termination

• Suspension

• Written reprimand

• Verbal warning

What does the third stage of progressive discipline involve?

• A suspension

• A termination

• A verbal warning

• A written reprimand