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Discipline Without Punishment

The Proven Strategy That Turns Problem Employees into Superior Performers

by Dick Grote

AMACOM, 2006

Category: Human Resources

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In this summary you will learn

  • Why a positive approach to improving employee performance works better than a punitive disciplinary system
  • How the “Discipline without Punishment” system works
  • How to deal with common problems in disciplinary discussions

Why you should read Discipline Without Punishment

For CEOs, human-resource staff members and anyone who influences the development of an organization’s disciplinary system, this book is a must-read. Managers, supervisors and small-business owners also will benefit from Dick Grote’s guidance on implementing a nonpunitive approach to improved performance. getAbstract appreciates the thoughtfulness and detail of his suggested disciplinary system, as well as his advice on incorporating this system into your daily management practices.

About the Author

Dick Grote, HR expert and consultant, taught management at the University of Dallas Graduate School for 20 years. He also wrote Forced Ranking, The Performance Appraisal Question and Answer Book and The Complete Guide to Performance Appraisal, as well as numerous articles.

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