Discipline

Definition

Importance of disciplinary action

helps supervisory personnel



correct unacceptable behaviour & maintain good conduct

avoid common problems and benefits them in several ways

Factors to consider when developing disciplinary actions

Discipline

control is gained

rules/orders to be obey and punishing any bad behaviour

state of employee self-control and orderly conduct

extenuating factors

degree of socialisation

frequency and maturity of problem

history of organisation's discipline practices

duration of problem

management backing

seriousness

Disciplinary action

act of invoking a penalty against an employee

fails to meet established standards

disciplinary process/procedure

decision (written and given to employee and file)

appeal period given

investigation and hearing

final decision

offence reported to line manager

Types of discipline approaches/principles

Progressive Discipline

Due Process

Hot Stove Rule

Just Cause

provides warning/pre-warning

give consistent punishment

burns immediately

burns impersonally

oral warning

written warning

suspension without pay (1-3days/1week)

termination/dismissal

Seven tests

procedures of disciplinary actions

, enabling employee to defend themselves