Which sequence correctly describes the typical steps in the disciplinary process from counseling to termination and highlights the purpose of progressive discipline?

• A. Counseling, coaching, formal warning, suspension or demotion, termination; purpose is corrective action with documented steps and due process.
• B. Formal warning, suspension, termination; purpose is punitive action.
• C. Counseling only, followed by immediate termination.
• D. Coaching alone, with no formal discipline.

Answer: (A)