Variations of hit, assasinations and meanings?

I have question for you gentlemen?

When a hit, assassination or murder by a made member or associate was ordered, what criteria did these individuals use to make sure "the message" was being sent?

Example:

If a large violation against someone's family had been committed, and a hit was ordered, what kind of punishment would be enforced? I know other violations were more severe than others, and carried penalties for more worse. What do you think?

If they find you body in the trunk of a car it's message to other guys to not do what that poor fool did. In many cases the body simply disappears and people are left to wonder...

Its like big pussy said the family knows but hopes they'll come home....mayb