Which step best ensures fairness and documentation when addressing a subordinate who consistently arrives late?

• A. Publicly reprimand the employee and issue a formal memo.
• B. Ignore the pattern until it becomes a bigger issue.
• C. Address promptly with a private counseling, set expectations, document incidents, implement a corrective plan, and follow progressive discipline if behavior persists.
• D. Transfer the employee to another shift without documentation.

Answer: (C)