Cliessa was suspended from work for two weeks without pay for smoking a cigarette in the bathroom.This was her first infraction on the company's new no smoking on-site policy.The discipline of Cliessa appears to violate the __________ rule for effective discipline.
A)discipline in private
B)be sure that the punishment fits the crime
C)follow the standing plans yourself
D)take consistent, impartial action when the rules are broken
E)clearly communicate the standards and code of conduct to all employees

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The punishment of being suspended without pay for two weeks appears to be excessive for a first-time infraction of smoking in the bathroom. The punishment should fit the severity of the infraction and should be consistent with past disciplinary actions taken for similar offenses. Therefore, the discipline of Cliessa violates the "be sure that the punishment fits the crime" rule for effective discipline.

Cliessa Was Suspended from Work for Two Weeks Without Pay