PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

EDAD 205

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TOPIC: Government, Regulation on Employment in Philippine Civil Service Point
REPORTER: Juliet C. Clemente & Robin C. Clemente

FUNDAMENTALS OF EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE

Discipline generally refers to a person’s self-control, character, or orderliness and

efficiency usually developed through training. In a large organization like the government,
discipline serves as a mechanism for control of the temperament, interest and action of people
within the organization. Discipline helps coordinate government goals and public interest.
One basic policy of government concerning employee conduct and discipline state:
Public office is a public trust. Public officer and employees must at all-time be accountable to
the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty and efficiency, act with
patriotism and justice, and lead modest lives.
Government officers and employees like you are therefore, obliged to prove you are deserving
of the people’s trust. Trust form the basis of your employment and tenure in public service. Once
this trust is broken, you as well as other government officers and employee are held liable. You
are answerable for your misconduct to the people for whom the government derives its power.
The people’s taxes sustain your salary and other benefits. You are mere custodian or steward of
public office. You cannot hold on to your public positions as you please. You must lead by the
rules, regulations, norms and conduct and discipline that are all times expected of public
servants. Public interest comes first and foremost, rising well about personal goals.
EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE

1. Good discipline is a process of education in which punishment is resorted to only when

no other resource is open. At the same time, it deters others from committing unwanted
conduct and behavior.
2. Positive and Preventive discipline educates and instills in you the value of exemplary
performance, quality outputs and high standards of behavior.
3. Negative or punitive discipline breeds fear and threat of punishment and often forces to
obey order. This kind of discipline lapse into autocracy and make you act only to avoid
penalty. In this way you lack motivation and fulfillment in your work.
The power discipline, investigate and decide matters involving disciplinary action against
you and other officers and employees rest on the heads of departments, agencies and
instrumentalities, provinces, cities and municipalities. However, this power to discipline officers
and employees does not exempt the heads of offices from any accountability to the public.
All elective and appointive officials and employees. In fact, even the President, the Vice
president, the Member of the Supreme Court, the Members of Constitutional Commissions
and the Ombudsman maybe remove from office by impeachment for:
• culpable violation of the constitution
• Treason
• Bribery (direct or indirect)
• Other high crimes
 • Graft and corruption
• Betray on public trust

In such cases, the

House of Representatives has the exclusive power to initiate all cases of impeachment.
The Senate meanwhile has the sole power to try and decide all cases impeachment
Public officials and employees are guided by the rules, regulation, norms and conduct and
ethical standards. As part of your general duties and responsibilities, you must
1. Take oath or affirmation to uphold and defend the Philippine Constitution
2. Submit a declaration under oath, of your assets, liabilities and net worth and a disclosure
of business interest and financial condition, including those of your spouse and unmarried
children under 18 years of age who are living in your household.
3. Show allegiance to the State and the Constitution;
4. Act promptly on letters and request or respond to letters, telegrams or other means of
communications sent by the public within fifteen working days from receiving them. The
reply must contain the action taken;
5. Process official documents and papers within a reasonable time from their preparation,
and the reply must contain, as far as practicable, not more than three signatories:
6. Act immediately on the public’s personal transactions. You must attend to whoever wants
the services of your office and must at all times render prompt, adequate and courteous.
7. Make documents accessible to and readily available inspection by the public within
reasonable working hours: and
8. Resign from your position in any private business enterprise within 30 days from your
assumption of office and or /or divest yourself of shareholdings or interest in the
company within 60 days from such from such assumption of office.
Divested must be to a person’s other than your spouse and relatives within the fourth
civil degree of consanguinity or affinity.
Norms and Conduct
Pursuant to RA the norms of conduct of public officials and employees that you must observe
in the performance of your official duties are as follows:
1. Commitment to the Public Interest. Always upholds the public interest over and above
your personal interest. All government resources and powers of your office must be used
efficiency, effectively, honestly and economically, to avoid waste of public funds and
revenue.
2. Professionalism. Perform your duties with the highest degree of excellence, intelligence
and skill. You must serve with utmost devotion and dedication to duty. You must also
endeavor to discourage wrong perceptions of your role as didue patronage.
3. Justness and sincerity. Remain true to the people at all times. Be honest, just and
sincere. Do not discriminate against anyone, especially the poor and under privileged.
You are expected to respect at all times the right of others and to be honest in all your
transactions.
4. Political Neutrality. Provide service to everyone, without unfair discrimination and
regardless of party affiliation or preference.
5. Responsive to the Public. Extend prompt, courteous, and adequate service to the public
unless otherwise provided by law or when required by the public interest, provided
 information on policies and procedure in clear and understandable language. Ensure
openness of information by public consultations and hearing whenever appropriate.
Encourage suggestions, simplify, and systemize policies, rules and procedures, and avoid
red tape.

6. National and Patriotism. Be loyal at all times to the Republic and to the Filipino people.
Promote the use of locally-produces goods, resources and technology and encourage
appreciation and pride of country and people. You must endeavor to maintain and defend
Philippines sovereignty against foreign instruction.

7. Commitment to Democracy. Commit yourself to the democratic way of life and values,
maintain and/or observe the principle of public accountability, and manifest by deeds the
supremacy of civilian authority over the military.

8. Simple Living. You and your family are expected to lead modest lives appropriate to
your position and income. Do not indulge in extravagant or ostentatious display of wealth
in any form.