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HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 6 Question 114 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's PHR exam
Question #: 114
Topic #: 6
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Which one of the following best describes Progressive discipline?

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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
5 months ago
Wait, is it really just a series of warnings? Sounds too simple!
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Marguerita
5 months ago
I disagree, I believe it's C. Verbal warnings are important!
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Laticia
6 months ago
B seems too harsh, it’s more about improvement than just documents.
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Cecilia
6 months ago
D is interesting, but I feel like it complicates things too much.
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Elise
6 months ago
I think it's definitely A. That's how it usually goes.
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Nakita
6 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
8 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
8 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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