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I. Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lesson, the MEM 203 students can:
1. explain the value and importance of Employee Relation Management in
application to organization;
2. discuss the meaning and importance of discipline;
3. identify those behaviors which can result in disciplinary action;
4. choose the appropriate approach to discipline in different situation:
and
5. evaluate different practices and processes for managing human
resources.
II. Introduction
A healthy management-employees relationship is essential for the
positive growth of an organization. Employees are the major assets of an
organization. It is essential that the employees work together as a team and
contribute equally to the achievement of a common goal. No task can be
accomplished if the persons are constantly at conflict and misunderstand each
other (Bajaj et al.,2013; Tansel & Gazioglu, 2013). It has been observed that
when employees collaborate and have a positive relationship with one
another, targets are met considerably more quickly. Having a pleasant work
relationship amongst employees makes it easier for employers to mobilize
their energies with their employees to achieve results (Galer et al., 2005). The
success and failure of an organization is directly proportional to the labor put
by each and every employee.
III. Content
a. Defining Employee Relationship Management (ERM)
refers to how an organization manages the relationships between its
various employees. The relationship can be between employee and the
employer as well as between employees at the same level.
it can be defined as the relationship between the employer and
employees or the manager and the staff, aimed towards creating
good morale, trust and a productive and conducive work
environment (Bajaj et al., 2013).
c. Definition of Discipline
Efficiency and
Effectiveness
Ideal Mode
of Behavior
Discipline
Rules
Deviant
Behavior
3.Orderliness/Good a. Fighting/quarreling
Conduct b. Violation of rules
c. Discourtesy/disrespect
d. Intoxication while at work
e. Possession of
drugs/narcotics/alcoholic drinks
f. Illegal strike
g. Strike violations/sabotage
h. Failure to cooperate in investigation
i. Hygiene
j. Safety
k. Union activity
l. Moonlighting
m. Deportment
n. Financial interest
o. Unauthorized outside work
p. Personal affairs
5. Morality a. Immorality
b. Sexual harassment
6. Conflict of
Interest
7. Nonperformance a. Insubordination
b. Negligence of duty
c. Inefficiency
d. Malingering
e. Carelessness
f. Poor quality
8.Honesty/Integrity a. Falsity/falsification
b. Fraud
c. Dishonesty
d. Breach of trust
e. Unfaithfulness
f. Loss of confidence
g. Usurious transaction
h. Disclosure of information
i. Disloyalty
j. Nonpayment of debt
4. Give the employee periodic and specific feedback. Be firm and clear
about what improvement you expect to occur. Tell the employee you
may have to take further steps if behavior does not improve.
B. Progressive Discipline
D. Negative Approach
E. Preventive Discipline
Disciplinary practices that are fair and equitable will go a long way
in keeping an organization functioning. To achieve this, some factors must
be considered in analyzing discipline problems. These are the following:
1. Serious of the problem. For example, the willful destruction of
company property is more serious than leaving work five minutes early,
The former deserves a harsher punishment.
rule
creation
rule
acceptance
rule
creation
rule
rejection
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moratorium on
the creation
2. Gathering of related facts. Fairness and equity are achieved when all
relevant facts gathered and the method of gatherings is correctly done.
IV. Conclusion
Employee Relation Management practices ensure firm growth as well as
employee productivity, satisfaction and commitment toward the organization.
Without the presence of communication, trust, and effective leadership style in the
organization it is quite difficult to create and maintain a healthy employee
relationship. Sharing of knowledge, work-related information, and proper
management of workflow is possible only in the presence of a good relationship
among employees and employer. Moreover, it is also a fact that Employee Relation
Management creates a happy and sustainable work environment that motivates
employees by creating a sense of togetherness and ensures organizational
commitment.
V. References
Bajaj, R.; Sinha, S. & Tiwari, V. (2013). Crucial Factors of Human Resource
Management for Good Employee Relations: A Case Study, International
Journal of Mining, Metallurgy & Mechanical Engineering (IJMMME), 1 (2),
90- 92 (Online).
Galer, J ., Vriesendorp, S., & Ellis, A. (2005). Managers who lead: A hand-book for
improving health services.