Question

According to the hot stove rule, which of the following practices should a supervisor follow to make a disciplinary action effective?
a. Connecting the disciplinary action with the offending employee and not to the offense
b. Implementing disciplinary layoff at the first instance of an infraction
c. Not providing advance warnings to employees about the consequences of infractions
d. Taking action against an offense as promptly as possible

Answer 1

Answer:

D.

Explanation:

Hot Stove Rule was coined by Douglas Murray McGregor. This method teaches how can a person be disciplined without invoking resentment.

This rule is widely used in management. This rule serves as an analogy between touching a hot stove and disciplinary actions.

When one touches a hot stove there are four possible outcomes:

• Immediate discipline.
• Warning.
• Consistency.
• Impartial/impersonal.

So, according to the information provided about Hot Stove Rule, the correct option is D.