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Absenteeism
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ABSTRACT
Absenteeism is one of the common factor .Which affects the growth of the organization. When the absenteeism control programmes are introduced to the absentees continues to reduce corporate profit severely. Absence of employees in a large organizations such as Lucas TVS leads to decrease in the productivity. This problem is taken for analysis. The research design used for the study is descriptive in nature. Simple random sampling technique was adopted for selecting sample units from the population. A sample size of 50 respondents was selected from various departments of Lucas TVS. A pilot survey of nearly 10 respondents was done. The primary data was collected from respondents through questionnaires and was analyzed. Graphs were plotted and interpretations were made with the data collected. The findings and conclusions of the study are made based on the opinions given by the respondents. The study reveals the underlying reason for the absenteeism and the suggestions are provided to control the rate of absenteeism and there by removing the causes of reduction in productivity in Lucas TVS.
INTRODUCTION
Absenteeism in Indian organization is not a new phenomenon. The royal commission of labour observed that “high absenteeism prevails among industrial labour mainly due to their rural orientation.”
Absenteeism is one of the common factor, which affects the growth of the organization. When the absenteeism control programmes are introduced to the absentees continues to reduce corporate profit severely.
ABSENTEEISM – AN OVERVIEW
It signifies the absence of employee from work when he is schedule to be at work. Any employee may stay away from work if he has taken leave to which he is entitled or on sickness or some accident or without any previous sanction of leave. Thus, absence may be authorized on unauthorized, willful or by circumstances beyond one’s control.
It has been observed that the phenomenon of absenteeism does not exist only in Indian Industry. It may differ according to the make – up of the workforce. Worker needs the monetary benefits for his services.
Advantages
Providing safety and accident prevention
Providing reasonable wages and allowances to the workers
Provision of healthful and hygienic working conditions.
Disadvantages
Inadequate leave facilities are avoided
Improper and unrealistic personal policies are avoided
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
Every company should have an attendance policy. It allows a manager to intervene with an employee who is frequently absent.
An employee are allowed to take up to 90 days of unpaid leave under the federal family and medical leave act [FMLA] MLA can be used for your own serious health concerns.