The other approach is to devolop in people a willingness to obey and abide by the rules and regulations Those do so because they want to, not because they are afrain of the consequences of disobedience. This form of discipline has been called positive or constructive discipline.
Discipline often is handled in a positive helpful way. The employee is told what he or she is doing wrong, provided corrective advice and assistance, and to improve performance. When used this way discipline and counseling are linked.
Punishment is not emphasized with this approach. Supervisors handle poor performers in a less confrontational manner, coaching rather than forcing behavioral change. They provide reminders instead of warnings and may direct the problem workers to employee assistance program, when available.
At one company the change to this positive approach produced fewer successful unemployment compansation claims after termination, less absenteeism, fewer grievances and fewer arbitration hearings.
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