$$Positive discipline$$ is:

a$.$ The process a manager goes through to evaluate a disciplinary action he is about to invoke to be certain that the discipline is appropriate

b$.$ The process of giving a reminder to an employee regarding a work rule or conduct expectation and giving her time to think about whether she feels she can continue to work for the organization and abide by the rule or expectation violated

c$.$ The new teaching with respect to how a manager should offer support and compassion when he or she issues progressive discipline

d$.$ An oxymoron