Module 6 Discussion – Correcting a Performance Issue
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Read the following guidelines on How to Conduct an Effective
Disciplinary Interview (Links to an external site.) by Ruth Mayhew.
Consider the following case study:
You are the manager of a team of workers, and Drew is one of
your employees. Before joining your department three months ago, Drew worked
six months in another area. Since assigned to your unit, Drew has been
repeatedly late for work or absent. Other employees are complaining they have
to pull Drew’s weight. You’ve learned that Drew had a similar problem in the
other department.
Company policy states that if an employee is warned of such
a problem and it continues, the individual can be given a three-day suspension
without pay.
One important item to consider: Drew, when he’s on the job,
is a top performer and someone you definitely want to keep on the payroll. He
can run circles around the other people. He just has problems getting it
together.
You plan to meet with Drew to address the matter to create a
strategy for the best approach:
When do you feel is the best time of day and day of week to
hold the meeting?
Where is the most appropriate location for the meeting?
Drew’s work station? Your office? Other locations?
What do you believe is the best action to handle the
problem? Counsel Drew and issue a verbal warning? Write a letter of reprimand?
Suspend the employee for three days without pay? Other actions?
Post
your response in this discussion. Be
sure to return later in the week, read the viewpoints of your classmates and
comment on their statements.
