... and continuous data. The categorical data came from two sources. The first source of categorical data was the multiple choice responses (i.e. A‐D) for each of the four discipline scenarios. The second source of categorical data was the demographic data provided by each subject that completed a survey instrument...

...Joseph A. Bellizzi; Ronald W. Hasty The study’s hypothesis posited that a supervisor would use more severe discipline when sales subordinates engage in unethical sales practices when salespeople are hired directly by the supervising manager rather than by the personnel department. Based...

...David Cathmoir Nicoll Reassesses the role of the grapevine in employee communications. Argues that it has a role to play in socializing employees to a company,initiating behavioural change, disciplining employees and providing information. Discusses the implementation of the grapevine as a part...

... leadership to employees. Traditional approaches to controlling absenteeism are discipline at progressive levels to punish excessive absences, and reward, in which various incentive systems are utilized to reward employees for outstanding attendance. Draws examples from US companies. © MCB UP Limited 1992...