Progressive Discipline Approach

The approach to an evaluation to an employee’s termination is crucial in a company’s discipline. The most affected by the discipline system is the problem workers. Problematic issues include, but are not limited to absenteeism, tardiness, insubordination, bullying, and workplace violence. Adverse effects usually stem from the manager’s reluctance to implement disciplinary measures which may include termination. Therefore, an effective discipline should be aimed at the problem behaviors which requires training of supervisors and the knowledge of approaches to discipline in the workplace. The positive discipline approaches advantageously from an employee’s perspective; it focuses on solving the problem. Whereas, the progressive is more administrative and process-oriented and final termination; it concentrates on the steps as oppose to the behavior. While both approaches’ final step is termination, an evaluation process is used to ensure fair treatment for …show more content…
However, it is more stringent and is designed to change the person 's inappropriate behavior; firing is the last resort. For example, an employee 's failure to call in when absent from work might lead to a suspension following misbehaviors within a year; termination would be extreme with this approach. The suspension is used in this approach to send a message to the individual that they are not following the policies. According to Susan Heathfield (2016), "The primary purpose of progressive discipline is to assist the employee to understand that a performance problem or opportunity for improvement exists." (Heathfield, 2016). Subsequently, Christian managers should evaluate fairly over others exemplifying righteousness in the workplace. Paul talks about leadership saying, "Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching." 1 Timothy 5:17