Supervision in the Hospitality Industry- AHLEI Practice Test

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Which statement about discipline is correct?

  1. Every disciplinary situation must be identical

  2. The purpose of discipline is to punish employees

  3. Supervisors who are nice won’t have disciplinary problems

  4. Instances of disciplinary action should be documented

The correct answer is: Instances of disciplinary action should be documented

The statement that instances of disciplinary action should be documented is correct because documentation serves several important purposes in a disciplinary context. Firstly, it creates a clear record of the issues leading to disciplinary action, which helps ensure transparency and consistency in how rules and policies are enforced. This documentation can provide evidence of the rationale behind discipline should the situation lead to disputes or appeals from the employee. Furthermore, having a documented history of disciplinary actions allows supervisors to track patterns of behavior over time, which can inform decisions about future actions and help in identifying any systemic issues within the team or organization. It also protects both the employee's rights and the employer's interests, as due process is crucial in any disciplinary action. The other statements do not reflect the true nature of discipline. They either suggest unrealistic expectations (like uniformity in disciplinary situations), misinterpret the purpose of discipline (which is more corrective than punitive), or oversimplify the challenges that supervisors face regarding employee management.