Disciplinary Action
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A Disciplinary Action is a corrective measure that is taken against individuals or entities to address non-compliance with established rules, regulations, standards, or ethical guidelines.
- Context:
- It can be applied in various settings, including workplaces, professional organizations, educational institutions, and legal systems.
- It aims to correct behavior, enforce standards of conduct, and maintain organizational integrity and public trust.
- It can range from mild to severe, depending on the nature of the violation and the context in which it occurs.
- It can (often) follows a formal process, including an investigation, review, and the opportunity for the accused to respond.
- It can include actions such as verbal warning, written warning, suspension, fines, and even termination or disbarment in severe cases.
- It serves both a punitive and a corrective purpose, seeking to prevent future violations and promote adherence to standards.
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- Example(s):
- A written warning given to an employee for repeated tardiness.
- A license suspension of a professional license for ethical violations.
- An Educational Institution Expulsion from an educational institution for academic dishonesty.
- An Employment Termination of employment for breach of company policy.
- A Lawyer Sanction ...
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- Counter-Example(s):
- Employee Performance Reviews, which is a regular assessment of an employee's work performance and not necessarily disciplinary.
- Professional Development, which focuses on skill enhancement and is not a response to misconduct.
- Recognition Awards, which are given for positive achievements and are the opposite of disciplinary actions.
- See: Professional Misconduct, Ethical Violation, Workplace Policy,