Discipline Case Studies Case 1 - What a Mess! Supervisor information: You feel you must speak to one of your subordinates about her untidy work area. It is important that tools be put back where they belong, that only current projects be in the work area, and that nothing be misplaced such that it could cause a hazard (e.g. someone tripping over it). This one employee is excellent and you have no problem with the quantity and quality of her work. But you are not pleased with how she keeps her work area. It is so messy that you suspect it slows her down looking for things and you are concerned about hazards. You have tried to make her aware of it with jokes but obviously that has not worked. You have decided that you must have a meeting with her and make it official. Subordinate information: Your boss has asked to speak with you. IT sounds serious. Usually the supervisor is a friendly person who jokes around but there was not joking this time. You don't know what it is about. You are a strong member of the supervisor's team, producing very good work, both in terms of speed and accuracy. You don't think there can be any complain about your work. Occasionally you are a few minutes late getting back from break and you are not the most organized person around. Your work area is not in good shape but you know where everything is. And it's just the way you work. Even your supervisor has made cracks about it. No, maybe it's about you not going out of your way to help the new guy. He's a pain, asking too many questions and not listening to the answers. He's a pain, asking too many questions and not listening to the answers. Who knows what the supervisor wants? You'll just have to wait and see. Discipline Case Study Names of Team Members: In your group review the case study you have been assigned and prepare to respond to the following questions in writing: 1. Describe the appropriate steps of progressive discipline for this situation. 2. Demonstrate the administration of the principles of discipline 3. Demonstrate the appropriate factors considered for the case story. 4. Demonstrate "due process" in disciplining the employee. 5. Demonstrate the appropriate process for conducting a discipline session. Case Study Number: 1. Describe which steps of progressive discipline you would recommend for this case. Why do you think this is the appropriate step? 2. What principles of discipline have you considered as part of this process? Describe your answer. 3. What factors have you considered in this situation? Why? 4. How does this approach represent 'due process? 5. Describe how you will conduct the discipline session.