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Learn about the causes of indiscipline, types and objectives of discipline, alternatives to punishment, essentials of a good disciplinary system, and the procedure for taking disciplinary action. Create a productive and respectful work environment.
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Discipline Discipline is defined as “… a force that prompts individuals or groups to observe the rules, regulations and procedures which are deemed to be necessary for the effective functioning of an organisation.
Causes of Indiscipline • Ineffective leadership • Low wages and poor working conditions • Lack of promotional opportunities • Lack of timely redressal of workers’ grievances • Unfair management practices • Defective communication system
Lack of workers’ education • Uninteresting work • Drunkenness and family problems • Outside political influences • Excessive work pressure. • Absence of any code of conduct to regulate behaviour on both sides.
Types of Discipline • Positive Discipline * praise, participation, incentive pay • Negative Discipline * Penalities
Objectives of Discipline • To obtain a willing acceptance of the rules, regulations and procedures of an organisation. • To develop among employees a spirit of tolerance. • To give and seek direction and responsibility. • To create an atmosphere of respect for the human personality and human relations • To increase the working efficiency and morale of the employees.
Alternatives of Punishment • Extinction • Environment Engineering • Reward • Adjustment
Essentials of a good Disciplinary system • Knowledge of rules • Prompt action • Fair action • Well defined procedure • Constructive Handling of Disciplinary action
Kinds of Punishment • Minor Punishment * Oral reprimand * Written reprimand * Loss of privileges * Fines * Punitive suspension
2. Major Punishments: * Withholding of increments * Demotion * Discharge * Dismissal
Procedure for taking Disciplinary action • Preliminary Investigation • Issue of charge-sheet • Suspension pending Enquiry, if Needed • Notice of Enquiry • Conduct of Enquiry • Recording of Findings by the Enquiry Officer • Awarding Punishment • Communication of Punishment.