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

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The discipline of Maryann appears to violate the rule that you should follow the standing plans yourself. If she observes everyone, including the person confronting her, taking long lunches and making up the time later, disciplining her for the same behavior suggests a failure to adhere to the standards one is expected to enforce.

Maryann Has Been Returning from Her Lunch Break 30 Minutes