Discipline (disciplinary action. Discipline (disciplinary action)" is the action or actions taken to change the behavior of employees who fail to follow established rules and regulations, or to meet job performance standards. It is a form of training designed to correct undesirable conduct and encourage the development of self-control. Excepting an action for dismissal, the paramount objective of discipline is not to punish employees by penalizing them for past violations but to change their behavior by making them responsible for their future actions. Disciplinary actions, for the purposes of hearing rights are defined as suspension, demotion, or dismissal.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
