Job Demotion , Separation

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Demotion is the antithesis of promotion wherein anemployee is demoted to the post at a lower level. Forexample, a manager may be demoted as supervisor.

Demotion is lowering of status, salary &

responsibilities of an employee.

It is a type of punishment for serious mistakes orirregularities on the part of the employee. It is a lesserpunishment as compared to dismissal.

Promotions are very common but demotions are rare &used as a method of last resort. Moreover, demotioncarries adverse psychological effect on the employee.


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Adverse conditions

Due to recession & other crises, an enterprise may haveto combine departments & eliminate jobs.

Incompetence

Some of the employees promoted on the basis ofseniority & past performance may fail to met therequirements of higher level jobs. Thus, Demotionshelp to correct errors in promotion


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Technological changes

On account of changes in technology & work methods,

some employees may be unable to handle their jobs oradjust to new technology. These employees may haveto be demoted


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Disciplinary measures

It may be used as a tool of disciplinary action against

erring employees . It should not be used as a penaltyfor poor attendance record, violation of rules ofconduct b/c such action produces defensive behaviorwithout any improvement in behavior or performance.


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The circumstances under which employees can be

demoted (reduction in operations, seriousindiscipline etc.) should be clearly specified and

made known to employees.

Any violation of established rules & regulationsshould be competently investigated.

Once violations are proved there should beconsistent & equitable application of the policy.


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The policy should be fair & impartial.

The lines of demotion should be specified.

In case of demotions caused by adverse economicconditions & technological changes, the basis fordemotion (seniority or merit) should be specified


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Nature of demotion (Permanent or Temporary) should

be formulated.

A promotion should be made for appeal & review ofevery demotion.

It should be an open rather than a closed policy.


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Separation is a step ahead of demotion.

Involves cessation of services of personnel from an

organization.

The contractual relationship comes to an end.

If a person retires, is a type of separation.


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Layoff temporary separation under specificcircumstances.

Retrenchment sort of permanent separation byan employer with due notice as per statutoryprovisions. The employee is also paid

compensation.


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Discharge or dismissal permanent separationof an employee from the organization for violationof organizational rules (dishonesty, carelessness,drunkenness, etc.).

Voluntary retirement the employer offersattractive package of compensation to those whoare willing for separation on voluntary basis. Suchretirement leads to permanent separation from the

job.


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In India, mostly separations take place due to lay-offs,voluntary retirement schemes & retrenchment.

Separations are common in case of loss-makingventures & sick industrial units.

Even inadequate market demand leads to downsizing

of production activities & corresponding separationsof employees.


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Induction and orientation are designed to provide a newemployee with information he or she needs in order tofunction comfortably and effectively in the organization.

Typically, induction and orientation will convey threetypes of information: General information about daily work routine

A review of the organizations history, purpose, operations,

and products or services, and how the employees jobcontributes to the organizations needs

A detailed presentation, perhaps in a brochure of theorganizations policies, work rules, and employee benefits.


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Employees feel anxiety when they enter an

organization.

They worry about whether they are adequate enough

when compared to the experienced personnel orhow the will perform on the job or even how wellthey will get along with the others.

For these reasons, effective induction andorientation are deliberately aimed at reducing thisanxiety. Information about the job is given,

introductions are made and questions are answered

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