Mary was promoted to the position of senior editor in a publication firm last year. However, soon after she started working as a senior editor, she realized that the job was more than she could handle. She began neglecting her work, and her productivity dipped. Her supervisor, Pete, noticing her performance issues, transfers her to the role of junior editor, the position she held before. Which of the following disciplinary measures is exemplified in this scenario?

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The disciplinary measure exemplified in this scenario is demotion, where Mary is transferred back to her previous position as a junior editor due to her inability to handle the responsibilities of a senior editor. This is a less severe disciplinary action than dismissal or suspension, which involve termination or temporary suspension of employment. Warning may also be a disciplinary measure, but it usually precedes other disciplinary actions and is intended to alert the employee of their performance issues and allow them to make improvements before more severe measures are taken. However, there is no mention of a warning being given in the scenario.

Mary Was Promoted to the Position of Senior Editor in a Publication