While addressing employee discipline, Hudson and Booth write that when administering it, managers must use judgment, empathy, consistency, and fairness. Disciplining employees is to make them aware of deficiencies in their conduct and/or performance. The intent is to define the seriousness of the situation so that corrective action may be taken and improve their value to the company. What are the implications of using it vindictively or as a way of displaying power? While addressing the question, make sure to address why when well done; it is another management tool that can be used for employee development