Discipline is classified as either positive or
negative. Characteristics are as follows
(A) Positive discipline
1. It implies a sense of duty to observe the rules
regulations and is also called selfdiscipline.
2.It involves creation of a favourable atmosphere
in the organization where by
employees willingly conform to the established
rules and regulations.
3.Positive discipline can be achieved through
rewards and effective leadership.
4.It is more effective than negative
discipline.
5.Positive discipline promotes cooperation and
coordination with a minimum of formal
organization and reduces the need for personal
supervision required to maintain standards
6.According to spriegel, "positive discipline does
not replace reason but applies reason to
the achievement of a common objective. Positive
discipline does not restrict the individual
but enables him to have a greater freedom in that
he enjoys a greater degree of self-expression
in striving to achieve the objective,which he
identifies as his own."
(Negative discipline
It is also known as punitive or corrective
discipline involves imposition of penalties or
punishment to force workers to obey rules and
regulations objective is to ensure that
employees do not violate the rules and
regulations.Negative disclipinary action involves
such techniques as fines
reprimand,demotion,layoff,transfer,etc.negative discipline does
not eliminate undesirable behaviour, it merely
oppresses it.It requires regular monitoring
causing wastage of time.Punishment also causes
resentment and hostility.While
exercising negative discipline,management should
proceed in a sequential manner,viz.,an
oral reprimand,a written reprimand,a
warning,temporary suspension and dismissal or
discharge.
