Factors affecting supervisors' use of disciplinary actions following poor performance
基于Mitchell和Woods（1980）的框架，通过护理主管的问卷数据，发现主管的归因、绩效不佳事件的严重程度、主管意图和下属工作经历与纪律处分严厉程度相关，其中事件严重性影响最大。
Abstract The present study, as an extension of Mitchell and Woods (1980), examined the relationships between supervisor and subordinate variables and disciplinary action severity in a field setting. Hypotheses were tested using questionnaire data from nursing supervisors. Analyses confirmed that supervisor attributions, severity of the incident of poor performance, supervisor intent, and subordinate work history were related to disciplinary action severity. Moreover, regression analysis indicated that severity of the incident of poor performance was the largest contributor to the choices of a disciplinary action. Implications of the study for organizations and future research are discussed.