HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 6 Question 114 Discussion

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Question #: 114
Topic #: 6

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Which one of the following best describes Progressive discipline?

ADiscussion of substandard performance, written warning, final written warning, termination.

BSeries of documents of employee's incompetence or insubordination that precedes an employee's termination.

CDiscussion of substandard performance, verbal warning, written warning, and final written warning.

DSeries of documents of employee's substandard performance prior to each step of discipline or termination.

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Suggested Answer: C

Progressive discipline usually follows a series of steps of discipline, where each step is slightly more serious than the previous step. The most common steps are: Discussion of substandard performance, verbal warning, written warning, and final written warning.

Answer options A, D, and B are incorrect. These are'nt valid descriptions of progressive discipline.

by Deonna at Jul 08, 2025, 01:13 PM

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Nikita

2 months ago

Wait, is it really just a series of warnings? Sounds too simple!

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Marguerita

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe it's C. Verbal warnings are important!

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Laticia

3 months ago

B seems too harsh, it’s more about improvement than just documents.

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Cecilia

3 months ago

D is interesting, but I feel like it complicates things too much.

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Elise

3 months ago

I think it's definitely A. That's how it usually goes.

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Nakita

3 months ago

I feel like option A sounds familiar, but I can't recall if termination is always the last step. I thought there were more steps involved before that.

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Velda

4 months ago

I keep mixing up the definitions. Is it about documentation or just warnings? I thought it was more about the process rather than just the paperwork.

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Herschel

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think it was about the steps leading up to termination. I feel like option C might be the right choice.

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Dwight

4 months ago

I think Progressive discipline involves a series of warnings, but I'm not sure if it starts with a discussion or a verbal warning.

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Clare

4 months ago

This is a tricky one. I know progressive discipline is about gradually escalating the consequences for poor performance, but I'm not sure if the specific steps are listed in the options. I might have to guess on this one.

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Carma

4 months ago

Okay, I remember learning about progressive discipline in class. I believe it involves a series of steps, starting with a verbal warning and then moving up to written warnings before termination. So I'll go with option C.

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Cathern

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The options seem pretty similar, but I think option C might be the best description of progressive discipline. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Alesia

5 months ago

This looks like a straightforward question about progressive discipline. I'm pretty confident I know the answer, so I'll just go with option A.

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