Which of the following is an appropriate practice to be followed during a disciplinary investigation from the management's point of view?
A) Avoid including oral warnings in an employee's personnel record instead, include only the written warnings.
B) Before taking disciplinary action, consider the employee's past record.
C) If a grievance goes to an arbitrator for resolution, put forward personality factors and unproven assumptions as they are easy to defend.
D) Issue discipline only after a considerable time is passed after the misconduct so that the employee and the union get some time to understand the ill effects of the misconduct.

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It is appropriate to consider the employee's past record before taking disciplinary action. This ensures that the employee is treated fairly and consistently, and helps to avoid any potential legal issues. The other options are not appropriate practices. Avoiding including oral warnings in an employee's personnel record can lead to inconsistencies in disciplinary actions, and can also prevent the employer from addressing recurring issues. Putting forward personality factors and unproven assumptions in a grievance process can weaken the employer's case, and issuing discipline only after a considerable time has passed can result in delayed consequences and missed opportunities for corrective action.

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