What conditions, if any, do you think justify the use of punishment? On the job punishment as illustrated in this case incident is a bit over the top. However, job punishment is justified in some cases. The use of punishment would be justified in cases of deviant workplace behavior (29) as well as fraud, unethical behavior, drug use, and tardiness or absenteeism. The type of punishment justified would vary depending upon the offense. In the case of an employee using drugs or drunk on the job, an appropriate punishment may be job suspension and enrollment in some type of rehabilitation program. Whereas tardiness or absenteeism may justify a punishment of time off without pay or some other punishment that management relays to the employee to be responsible for showing up on time every time as required for the position the employee holds. On the job punishment is definitely justified in some instances and it is the responsibility of good managers and executives to assure the punishment fits the infraction. Do you think most managers use punishment? Managers are in a position to shape the behavior of their employees and it does not need to be done by punishing employees. The existence of unwanted behavior may occur and managers have many choices for shaping employee behavior besides the use of punishment. I do not believe that “most” managers use punishment to motivate and change behaviors. Good managers implement the four management functions (5) leading their teams and individual employees by utilizing their technical or human skills (7). There may be an occasional incident of deviant workplace behavior (29) and this is a perfect opportunity for a manager to mentor and died their employee. Creating job satisfactio... ... middle of paper ... ...tor. There were several special projects I was involved in an ultimately responsible for the outcome. I regularly came in early and stayed late to accomplish the necessary tasks as well as to “be seen” as working very hard. When my efforts and achievements went unrecognized and on notice by my boss for months on and while he continued to push for more productivity and additional task accomplishment, I began to feel a high level of drop dissatisfaction. I took notice of other employees who were unaffected by his demands and I never did figure out how they were unfazed. Behavioral responses to a boss who manages with punishment will vary greatly depending upon the employees personality, learning (53) and behaviorism (57). Works Cited Robbins , Stephen P. Organizational Behavior. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. Prentice Hall. Pearson Custom Publishing. 2008 Print
Punishment has been a topic known to interest people, from famous philosophers such as Jeremy Bentham and Adolphe Quetelet to just about anyone. The topic of punishment will continue to demand a better understanding. Punishment has been around since the beginning of civilization. Inevitably, with time the forms of punishment considered acceptable today are going to change. Without punishment would our criminal justice system cease to exist? Or would a functioning society cease to exist for that matter? Society will probably always rely on one form of punishment or another. Punishment is one of the main facets of the criminal justice system. It holds such significance that it even reflects the beliefs and values of a particular society.
A few months ago while eating at Skylight Restaurant in Tumon, I witnessed a supervisor displaying incivility in the workplace. One of the workers handling the crepe section of the buffet was taking a great amount of time making crepes, which garnered a long line of customers. The supervisor saw this and started scolding the worker right in front of the customers and other workers around the
The reinforcement theory was of interest for a consideration as a tool in my current work environment and possibly be utilized as intervention of controlling the behaviors of employees. Since, I have observed the negative behavior of employees displayed due to varies unjust reasons that demotivate them to perform at an optimal level. Therefore, I believe implementing positive reinforcement to rebuild trust and to motivate employees by acknowledging a job well done, reward programs, and providing challenging task would encourage them and give them something to strive for to be higher achievers. In addition, all things mention and utilizing the reinforcement theory can reinforce the desired behavior in the workplace. Furthermore, I think that
An employee found to have participated in any type of unlawful harassment or who knowingly and falsely accuses another of harassment will be subject to appropriate disciplinary/corrective action up to and including
In 1757 through 1837 there was a shift in prison rules and laws. They established a new form of law that removed torture and established punishment by the law. Punishment has many consequences because it was created to be a source to stop the criminal behavior from occurring again. However, torture was removed because it focused on a physical penalty. Foucault main point is that he wants to challenge the system by using history by explaining how the system has changed over time and how the new power and genealogy presents power and rules. Also, how the system is it affected by the power relations in punishment and the structure of society. Torture and punishment are inhumane and punishment doesn’t focus on criminal acts and focuses
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Punishment may be used in lieu of many things. Usually when a punishment is given it is because an individual has violated a rule or law by not following the commands in which were put into place. According to The Free Dictionary, “Punishment is a penalty imposed for wrongdoing.” (thefreedictionary.com). If a child has committed an act that was disapproved by that child’s parent, their punishment may mean an early bedtime, no television, or not being able to go out to play. An adult, in their place of employment, may receive punishment a little differently. A punishment may be given if the individual violates company policies or procedure. The punishment may involve disciplinary action that may consist of a written warning, suspension, or even termination. When dealing with criminals, or alleged offenders, a punishment is given as a form of justice. The punishment may include a fine, penalty, or confinement. The punishment is usually given to fit the crime that was committed. If one has committed a crime, the result(s) of their punishment are endless.
The Supreme Court observed that the absence could have been treated as leave without pay. The workman might have been warned and fined. Court further said, “it is impossible to think that any reasonable employer would have imposed the extreme punishment of dismissal on its entire permanent staff in this matter”.
Staff behaviors control the performance and capabilities of an organization. Most workers display productive or counterproductive productive behaviors that have effect on workers, clients, and programs. The ability to control these behaviors is a necessary part of delivering exceptional services. Many workers automatically adopt behaviors that fit in with the best interest of the organization. Although these behaviors are common, some employees fail to follow order and create havoc for others around them. Productive behavior allows workers to perform daily functions whereas counterproductive behaviors develop issues that are costly. Good behavior contributes to goals and objectives set by the organization (Britt & Jex, 2008).
In case of Billy and Ted, Billy could have done lots of thing to improve workplace attitude and related indicators such as Job satisfaction, absenteeism and turnover. After that incident Ted had a negative attitude about Billy and also very strong negative attitude about his company. Because Ted was denied compensation and Billy was awarded compensation. Ted perceived that his company didn’t treat him with the fairness and later on he left the company because of h...
Discipline demands correct performance of duty. The need for discipline is best inculcated in individual by appealing to his sense of reason. In the few instances where appeal to reason fail, the use of punishment is effective in causing a recalcitrant individual to conform and perhaps appreciate the need for discipline. Condemnation and earned praise from senior to his subordinate, either individually or collectively, for tasks well done serve to strengthen the disciplinary bonds which bind together the smooth functioning team.
There are four different styles of supervising your employees. First you have the Authoritarian supervisors who micro-manage the employees. They think that they need to hover over their employees because the employees cannot be trusted to get the job done. This type works well with workers who are immature and who are not dependable. Second is the Laissez Faire and this is more laid back they give more freedom to their employees and not as much supervision. They would like to see the workers using their skills and talents to get the job done. The workers who work the best under the Laissez Faire are the ones who are independent and who can be trusted to do their job.
Punishment has been in existence since the early colonial period and has continued throughout history as a method used to deter criminals from committing criminal acts. Philosophers believe that punishment is a necessity in today’s modern society as it is a worldwide response to crime and violence. Friedrich Nietzche’s book “Punishment and Rehabilitation” reiterates that “punishment makes us into who we are; it creates in us a sense of responsibility and the ability to take and release our social obligations” (Blue, Naden, 2001). Immanuel Kant believes that if an individual commits a crime then punishment should be inflicted upon that individual for the crime committed. Cesare Beccaria, also believes that if there is a breach of the law by individuals then that individual should be punished accordingly.