It may be useful for reference, particularly focusing on Under-graduate Management scholars aspiring for a career in Human Resources Management

1. Referential Presentation
Topic:
'EMPLOYEE
DISCIPLINE'
Content Compilation, Preparation and Delivery by: Nishant Chaturvedi, MBA, MIMA

2. Contents
• Definition
• Objectives of Discipline
• Types of Discipline
• Categories of Misconduct
• Causes of Indiscipline
• McGregor's Red Hot Stove Rule
• Procedure of Disciplinary Action
• Punitive Steps against Indiscipline
Content source: Human Resource Management by Dr. S. S. Khanka

3. Definitions
• Richard D. Calhoon
"Discipline may be considered 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."
• Ordway Tead
"Discipline is the order, members of an organisation who adhere
to its necessary regulations because they desire to cooperate
harmoniously in forwarding the end which the group has in
view."

4. Objectives of Discipline
 Motivating Employees to comply with the organisation's
performance standards;
 Maintaining Respect and Trust among superiors and
subordinates;
 Improving Employee Productivity and Performance;
 Increasing Morale and fostering Industrial Peace

5. Types of Discipline
Enforced Self-imposed
NEGATIVE
DISCIPLINE
POSITIVE
DISCIPLINE

6. Categories of Misconduct
Minor Infraction
(carelessness, negligence; etc.)
Major Infraction
(pilferage, disintegrity; etc.)
Intolerable Offence
(violence, profanity; etc.)

7. Causes of Indiscipline
 Attendance
 On-the-Job Behaviours
 Dishonesty
 External Activities

8. Guidelines for Disciplinary Action
1. Corrective and not Punitive
2. Progressive and not Retaliative
3. Red Hot Stove rule to be followed:
a) Principle of Immediacy
b) Principle of Warning
c) Principle of Consistency
d)Principle of Impartiality

9. Procedure of Disciplinary Action
 Location of Responsibility
 Define Performance Expectations
 Communication of Policy, Procedures and Rules
 Collection of Performance Data
 Framing Charges ad Intimation
 Consideration of Explanation
 Awarding Punishment
 Follow-up

10. Punitive Steps against Indiscipline
 Oral Warning
 Written Notice
 Suspension
 Demotion
 Salary Deduction
 Dismissal

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