The goal of progressive discipline is to improve employee performance. The process of progressive discipline is not intended as a punishment for an employee, but to assist the employee to overcome performance problems and satisfy job expectations. Progressive discipline is most successful when it assists an individual to become an effectively performing member of the organization. Failing that, progressive discipline enables the organization to fairly, and with substantial documentation, terminate the employment of employees who are ineffective and unwilling to improve. Disciplinary process is based on policies which govern the ethics of a firm. Example of such policy includes smoke free work policy as,

To protect and enhance our indoor air quality and to contribute to the health and well-being of all employees, the (Company Name) shall be entirely smoke free effective (date). Additionally, effective (date), the use of all tobacco products, including chewing tobacco, is banned from the (Company) workplace, except as designated in this policy....

Smoking is prohibited in all of the enclosed areas within the (Company) worksites, without exception. This includes common work areas, the manufacturing facilities, classrooms, conference and meeting rooms, private offices, hallways, the lunchrooms, stairs, restrooms, employer owned or leased vehicles, and all other enclosed facilities. Failure to comply with all of the components of this policy will result in disciplinary action that can lead up to and include employment termination.
I acknowledge receipt of and understanding of the (Your Company) Smoke Free Workplace Policy. The policy is effective (Date) until further notice.

Employee Signature

Employee Name (Please Print)

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New York: McGraw-hill

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London: Prentice hall