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Ex.:
“Here is a formal notice that I won’t put up with your waltzing in
late anymore. Next time you
don’t show up on time without calling ahead and having a good reason,
you will be suspended.”
“If
you can’t keep up with the other pruners, I will put you on the rock
moving crew.”
“If
I see you harassing Jose again, I’m going to have you fired.”
Pros
& Cons
Specific
warnings clearly express concern about unacceptable behavior. They
afford employees time to improve and prepare them for the possibility of
penalties. Warnings may
antagonize or stigmatize, however, and the worker who has lost face may
attempt to regain it at the expense of the supervisor. As a kind of commitment to take further action if stipulated
conditions prevail, a warning requires supervisory follow-up if
credibility is to be maintained.
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