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Purpose of discipline
['Performance Management']
- To goal is to correct misconduct, not to punish the employee.
The goal of discipline is to correct misconduct and modify unacceptable behavior. The goal is NOT to punish the employee. Discipline, if imposed, should usually be progressive, beginning with the minimum discipline necessary to correct the offense. Of course, some misconduct may be so serious that the first step is a high level of discipline or even discharge.