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progressive discipline system  

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  • A progressive discipline system is the set of successive consequences administered to redirect employee behavior after a violation of work policy or procedure. Organizations using such systems often respond to misconduct initially with some minimal warning, followed by more severe punishments up to and including termination or discharge. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Care Management; Progressive Discipline System]

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