TRANSFER

Dr.V.Mohanasundaram Professor and Head Vivekanandha Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women Elayampalayam Tiruchengode 637 205 manlymohan@sify.com

STEP BACK AND OBSERVE

TRANSFER - Meaning
A transfer refers to a horizontal or lateral movement of an employee from one job to another in the same organization without any significant change in status and pay.

TRANSFER - Definition
It has been defined as a lateral shift causing movement of individuals from one position to another usually without involving any marked change in duties, responsibilities, skills needed or compensation.

Need & Purpose of Transfers

To meet organizational needs To satisfy employee needs To better utilize employees To make the employee more versatile To adjust the work force To provide relief To punish employees

Benefits
Increase in productivity and effectiveness of the organization. Greater job satisfaction to employees Stabilize fluctuating work needs. Improve employee skills Remedy for faulty placements

Improve labour relations. Develop employees for future promotions. Avoid monotony and boredom.

Types of transfers
Production transfer Replacement transfer Versatility transfer Remedial transfer Shift transfer

TRANSFER POLICY
Transfer policy should clearly specify the types of transfers and the circumstances under which transfers will be made. It should prescribe the basis for transfers. When two persons want transfer to the same job, whether the decision will be based on seniority or merit or some other factor.

It should indicate the executives responsible for initiating and approving the transfers It should indicate the executives responsible for initiating and approving the transfers. It should tell whether the transfers can be made only within a department or also between departments.

It should be communicated and explained to the employees. The transfer should as far as possible be made in consultation with the employee.Alternatively the transfer should be made known to the employee well in advance. Reasons which will be considered for personal transfers and their order of priority should be specified. Facilities (e.g., leave, special allowance for shifting to the new place, etc.) to be extended to the transferred employee should be prescribed.