A supervisor who orally warns an employee the first time he is late for work,gives him a written reprimand the second time,and suspends him for one day without pay the third time,is using a system called __________.
A)Punishment by objectives.
B)Positive punishment.
C)Progressive discipline.
D)Incremental discipline.
E)"Hot stove" discipline.

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The supervisor is using a system of progressive discipline where the consequences become more severe as the employee continues to violate the rule.

A Supervisor Who Orally Warns an Employee the First Time