Elliot, a human resource manager, tells managers in his organization that following the system of progressive discipline requires written documentation at every step of the process. In which situation could this be optional?

A. The organization is suspending an employee.

B. The manager responds to the second of a series of unacceptable behaviors.

C. The manager reminds an employee that a minor first-time offense is against policy.

D. The manager decides to dismiss the employee.

E. The organization does not follow the principles of the hot-stove rule.

The correct option is E

Explanation:

Progressive discipline is a process for dealing with job related behavior that does not meet expected and communicated performance standards.

So this would be optional if only an organization does not follow the principles of the hot stove rule. This hot stove rule makes several recommendations on how punishment should be administered, it suggests that action should be taken as soon as possible after an undesirable behaviour occurs.

The correct answer is letter "C": The manager reminds an employee that a minor first-time offense is against policy.

Explanation:

In every company there is a Code of Ethics that sets the guidelines of behavior employees must meet while working in the firm. The Code of Ethics works hand-in-hand with the Regulations and Policies of the institution. If an employee committed a fault for the first time, managers need to find out why the workers incurred in such an action, and let the workers know what their fault is, what the company will do for that particular event, and what could be done if the same action happens in the future.

With that progressive discipline approach, it is also important to record the employee behavior written, for the firm to keep track of the workers' activities.