ATV Media Inc. wants to "send a message" that it is serious about employee misconduct, so the company has implemented a disciplinary approach that requires that punishment be immediate and a direct result of breaking a rule. Which of the following terms refers to this disciplinary approach?
A) progressive discipline
B) due process
C) the hot-stove rule
D) positive discipline

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The hot-stove rule is a disciplinary approach that emphasizes immediate punishment and direct consequences for breaking a rule. It is called the "hot-stove" rule because the consequences should be immediate, just like touching a hot stove. This approach is often used to send a strong message about the seriousness of employee misconduct. None of the other choices fit this description as well. A) Progressive discipline involves a series of increasingly severe punishments for repeat offenders. B) Due process refers to a fair and impartial process for investigating and disciplining employees. D) Positive discipline is a more collaborative approach that emphasizes coaching and mentoring employees to help them improve their behavior.