When Curt is busy,it often takes him hours before he gets around to disciplining.It's tough to know if you got away with something or not.This is an example of breaking which of the following guidelines for effective discipline?
A) Clearly communicate the standards and standing plans to all employees.
B) Follow the standing plans yourself.
C) Take consistent, impartial action when the rules are broken.
D) Discipline immediately, but stay calm and get all the necessary facts before you discipline.

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The guideline being broken in this scenario is "Discipline immediately, but stay calm and get all the necessary facts before you discipline." Delaying discipline for hours after an incident does not provide timely feedback and can lead to confusion and uncertainty for employees. It is important to discipline promptly while ensuring that all necessary information is gathered before taking action.

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