Maryann has been returning from her lunch break 30 minutes late for the past two weeks.When you confront her about it, she points out that everyone, including you, takes long lunches and makes up the half hour later in the day.The discipline of Maryann appears to violate the __________ rule for effective discipline.
A)clearly communicate the standards and code of conduct to all employees
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)discipline in private

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Maryann's defense suggests that the rule is not being followed consistently by everyone, including the person confronting her, which violates the principle of following the standing plans yourself.

Maryann Has Been Returning from Her Lunch Break 30 Minutes