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A.16.2 Objectives of Employee Disciplinary actions
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| A.16.2 Objectives of Employee Disciplinary actions The purpose of disciplinary action is to correct, not to punish, work related behaviour. Each employee is expected to maintain standards of performance and conduct as outlined by the immediate supervisor and to comply with applicable policies, procedures and laws. When an employee does not meet the expectations set by the supervisor or other appropriate authority, counselling and/or disciplinary action maybe taken to address the employee’s behaviour. However, the objectives are to again willing acceptance of the rules, regulations, standards and procedures of the organisation front the employees. b) promote morale and efficiency among the workers. c) develop the feeling of cooperation among the workers. d) develop a sense of tolerance and respect for human dignity. e) maintain good industrial relations in the organisation. 211 A.16.3 Causes of Indiscipline in an organisation Common Disciplinary problems that often attract disciplinary hearings have been classified by Nankerus, Compton and McCarthy (1998) as attendance problems, dishonesty and related problems, work performance problems and on- the-job behaviour problems ab Attendance problems: These include unexcused absence, chronic absenteeism and unexcused/excessive tardiness. b) Dishonesty and related problems: These include financial fraud, theft, falsifying employment application, willfully damaging organizational property and falsifying work records. c) Work performance problems: These refer to failure to complete work assignments, producing substandard products or services and failure to meet established production requirements. db On- the- job behaviour problems: These cover issues like intoxication at work, insubordination, horseplay, smoking in unauthorized places, fighting and gambling. Others are failure to use safety devices, failure to report injuries, carelessness, sleeping on the job, using abusive or threatening language with supervisors, possession of narcotics or alcohol, possibility of firearms or other weapons and sexual harassment. Download 3.37 Mb. Share with your friends:
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