DISCIPLINE ADMINISTRATION

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 behavior 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
1.

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.