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Understanding Workplace Discipline

This document defines and discusses the concept of discipline. It begins by defining discipline as the presence of orderliness and as a tool for implementing rules and regulations. The objectives of discipline are then outlined, including goal accomplishment, developing a responsive workforce, and improving morale. The document discusses the different types of discipline, including negative, positive, and self-discipline. It provides examples of minor, major, and intolerable acts of indiscipline. Finally, it discusses the "Red Hot Stove Rule" which uses an analogy to teach that violating disciplinary rules will have immediate negative consequences.

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Understanding Workplace Discipline

This document defines and discusses the concept of discipline. It begins by defining discipline as the presence of orderliness and as a tool for implementing rules and regulations. The objectives of discipline are then outlined, including goal accomplishment, developing a responsive workforce, and improving morale. The document discusses the different types of discipline, including negative, positive, and self-discipline. It provides examples of minor, major, and intolerable acts of indiscipline. Finally, it discusses the "Red Hot Stove Rule" which uses an analogy to teach that violating disciplinary rules will have immediate negative consequences.

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DISCIPLINE

By- Naveen Singh MBA 2nd SEM 104372247699

CONTENTS

Meaning Defination Objectives of Discipline Types of Discipline Act of Indiscipline or Misconduct Red Hot Stove Rule

MEANING
Discipline is the presence of orderliness in any particular field of activity. Discipline is generally used as a tool for implementing various rules & regulations for the smooth running of the organization.

Teaching a child how to: Learn self control Recognizing acceptable limits Learning where to stop

DEFINATION
Discipline is the state of employee self control and orderly conduct that indicates the extent of genuine teamwork within the organization -R. Wayne Mondy

Objectives of Discipline

Goal Accomplishment Developing a Responsive workforce Changing Employee behavior Improving Morale & Motivation Exercising better control over employees Ensuring Consistency in Action Promoting industrial relation

Types of Discipline
Negative Discipline Positive Discipline Self Discipline & Control

Negative Discipline
In this method, Fear is the key to maintenance of discipline. Also known as punitive discipline or enforced discipline It consists :Penalties Fines Warnings

Positive Discipline
Positive Discipline promotes cooperation & co-ordination with minimum of formal organization. It reduces the need for personal supervision required to monitor the employees

Self Discipline & Control


It is a kind of training that corrects poor performance rather than simply act as punishment for an offence

Act of Indiscipline or Misconduct


Major Offence Minor Offence Intolerable Offence

Minor offence
Failure to obey safety rules Smoking in prohibited areas Minor violations of rules Failure to be present when needed Carelessness

Major Offence

Violating Safety rules Theft of employers property Refusal to carry out orders

Intolerable Offence

Use of Weapons Use of Drugs at workplace Fighting at the workplace

The RED HOT STOVE RULE

The Red Hot Stove Rule is based on an analogy between touching a red hot stove and violating rules of discipline

Disciplinary action should have following consequences


Burns Immediately Provides Warning Consistent Impersonal Repetition

THANK YOU

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