As a manager at Father and Son Manufacturing, Suzie needs to discipline two of her employees. She should understand which of the following about punishment?
A) Punishment set the tone for what is expected and achieved in the long term.
B) If you discipline someone, do it in private.
C) Punishment is an inherently bad practice.
D) Punishment should be conducted publicly so all employees can learn the lesson.

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Disciplining an employee should always be done in private to maintain the employee's dignity as well as prevent a negative impact on the morale of other employees. Option A is incorrect because while punishment does set the tone for expectations, it is not the only factor that contributes to long-term achievements. Option C is incorrect because punishment can be an effective tool when used appropriately. Option D is incorrect because public punishment can be seen as humiliating and could lead to resentment towards the manager.

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