vectra
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Hello,
Here is a sentence from the article 'Why the Boss Can Steal Paper Clips, But You Better Not' by Kimberly Weisul on Bnet:
'The test subjects were then presented with a list of possible infractions, ranging in severity from using company stamps for personal mail to verbally abusing a co-worker, and then asked how strongly each “Dave” should be sanctioned.'
I am curious about the word 'infraction'. Is it used mainly in relation to rules of ethics in a company? Can it be changed for 'violation' or 'offense'?
Here are more examples from the article:
The big-shot was punished more severely for more serious infractions, such as withholding important work-related information from colleagues, verbally abusing a co-worker, or taking large kickbacks.
There is more likely to be a disparity in the punishment if the offense is against the corporation versus against an individual employee.
Why a sudden change of heart, and 'offense' is used instead of 'infraction'?
Thank you very much in advance.
Here is a sentence from the article 'Why the Boss Can Steal Paper Clips, But You Better Not' by Kimberly Weisul on Bnet:
'The test subjects were then presented with a list of possible infractions, ranging in severity from using company stamps for personal mail to verbally abusing a co-worker, and then asked how strongly each “Dave” should be sanctioned.'
I am curious about the word 'infraction'. Is it used mainly in relation to rules of ethics in a company? Can it be changed for 'violation' or 'offense'?
Here are more examples from the article:
The big-shot was punished more severely for more serious infractions, such as withholding important work-related information from colleagues, verbally abusing a co-worker, or taking large kickbacks.
There is more likely to be a disparity in the punishment if the offense is against the corporation versus against an individual employee.
Why a sudden change of heart, and 'offense' is used instead of 'infraction'?
Thank you very much in advance.