2. CONTENTS
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What is indiscipline in an
organization?
What are the causes of
indiscipline organization ?
Types of indiscipline or
misconduct in an organization?
3. INDISCIPLINE IN AN
ORGANIZATION
“An act of indiscipline or misconduct is the
deviation or by passing of the established rules
which should be followed without any discretion. “
It is an act or a conduct which is prejudicial to
the interests of the employer or which is likely to
impair his reputation or create unrest among other
employees.
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4. CAUSES OF INDISCIPLINE ORGANIZATION
Lack of Proper Leadership
Lack of Supervision
Violation of Rights of Employees
Absence of Grievance Settlement Machinery
Lack of Proper Promotional Policy
Employer’s Attitude
Lack of Communication
Lack of Proper Rules and Regulations
Bad Working Conditions
Discrimination
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6. MINOR
INFRACTIONS
Minor infractions refer to those acts which
do little or no harm or which, when viewed in
isolation result, in very few serious
consequences, but which may become
serious if they are accumulated.
For example, negligence, failure to be
present when needed, carelessness, minor
violation of the rules etc.
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7. These are acts which substantially interfere
with the orderly operations of an organization.
These acts create apparently serious
consequences which any reasonable man shall
agree.
Refusal to carry out the instructions, cheating,
stealing or violating safety rules are some of
the examples of major infractions.
MAJOR
INFRACTIONS
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8. These are offenses of such illegal or drastic
nature that they severely strain or endanger
employment relationship. They are full of
threat and menace to most people.
Use of weapons, theft, fighting which result in
serious harm to others, etc., Are notable
examples of this type.
INTOLERABLE
OFFENSES
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