Taylor Was Disciplined for Sending a Personal Email Using a Company

question 176

Multiple Choice

Taylor was disciplined for sending a personal email using a company computer.When he reviewed the employee handbook,he could find no mention of this being an infraction.When he brought this up with his manager,he was told that he "should have known better." The discipline of Taylor appears to violate the __________ rule for effective discipline.

• A)clearly communicate the standards and code of conduct to all employees
• B)be sure that the punishment fits the crime
• C)document discipline
• D)discipline in private

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Definitions:

Substitutes For Leadership

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Work Setting

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Financial Incentives

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Intrinsically Satisfying

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