1. Discipline

2. Definition Discipline is used to refer to the act of imposing penalties for wrong behaviour

3. Misconduct or indiscipline Misconduct is violation of established rules and procedures. It is an act which is prejudicial to the interests of the organisation. It is a serious form of indiscipline against the management.

4. Common Disciplinary problems Attendence-related problem Unexcused absence Chronic absenteeism Leaving without permission Excessive tardiness

5. Dishonesty and related problems Theft, unsafe acts Falsifying employment application Wilfully damaging factory assets Falsifying work records

6. Performance related problems Failure to complete assigned work Producing substandard products Failure to meet production norms

7. Off the job behaviour problems Insubordination Smoking Fighting with colleagues Gambling, betting Carelessness Sleeping while at work Using abusive language against supervisors Sexual harassment Accepting bribes, gifts

8. Causes of indiscipline Absence of effective leadership Unfair management practices Communication barriers Non-uniform disciplinary action Divide and rule policy Inadequate attention to personnel problems Victimisation

9. Approaches to discipline Positive discipline approach – oral reminder, written reminder, decision-making leave Progressive discipline approach The red hot stove rule judicial approach to dicipline

10. Progressive discipline approach Improper behaviour Does this violation warrant disciplinary action? Does this violation warrant more than an oral warning Does this violation warrant more than a written warning Does this violation warrant more than a suspension termination suspension Written warning Oral warning No disciplinary action no yes

11. The red hot stove arule Burns immediately Provides warning Gives consistent punishment Burns impersonally

12. Judicial approach Industrial employment standing order act was passed in 1946. Prepare service rules and standing orders. Standing orders – to the rules and regulations which govern the conditions of employment of workers. They indicate the duties and responsibilities on the part of both the employer and the employees

13. Rules relating to ….. Classification of employees Working hours Holidays Shift working Attendance Leave Suspension Termination Stoppage of work Redressal of grievance against unfair treatment

14. Disciplinary action Issuing a letter of charge Consideration of explanation Show-cause notice Holding of a full-fledged enquiry Making a final order of punishment Follow-up Principles of natural justice and domestic enquiry

15. Punishment Dismissal Discharge Discharge simpliciter Suspension Demotion toa lower grade With-holding of increment Fine‘ Warning/censure

16. Essentials of a good disciplinary system Rules and performance criteria Documentation of the facts Consistent response to rule violations Training of supervisors Impersonal discipline Reasonable penalty Follow-up