Which of the Following Statements About the Managerial Implications of Discipline

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the managerial implications of discipline is false?

• A) Arbitrators have the power to overturn a manager's disciplinary action,including reinstating a discharged employee with full back pay.
• B) First-line supervisors are the level of management most intimately and frequently involved in disciplinary issues.
• C) The manager's authority can be compromised when one of their discharge decisions is overturned and the affected employee returns to the workplace.
• D) The majority of reinstated employees perform in a below-average manner after returning to the workplace following reinstatement.
• E) A disciplinary action carries the most significance for the employer.

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