Question

Which of the following statements about the managerial implications of discipline is false?

a. Arbitrators have the power to overturn a manager's disciplinary action, including reinstating a discharged employee with full back pay.
b. First-line supervisors are the level of management most intimately and frequently involved in disciplinary issues.
c. The manager's authority can be compromised when one of their discharge decisions is overturned and the affected employee returns to the workplace.
d. The majority of reinstated employees perform in a below-average manner after returning to the workplace following reinstatement.
e. A disciplinary action carries the most significance for the employer.

Answer 1

The false statement about the managerial implications of discipline is that the majority of reinstated employees perform in a below-average manner after returning to the workplace.

Step-by-step explanation:

The false statement about the managerial implications of discipline is d. The majority of reinstated employees perform in a below-average manner after returning to the workplace following reinstatement.

While the options a, b, c, and e provide accurate statements, option d is false. Studies have shown that most reinstated employees perform at or above average after returning to work, as they are motivated to prove themselves and regain trust.