Absenteeism Case

Abstract

Absenteeism would create a string of problems such as drop in productivity, increase in the labour cost component both direct and indirect, and have negative influence on the planned work

schedules to achieve per set targets and, thereby has an adverse impact on the efficiency of the establishment's overall operations. Absenteeism indeed, in the macro level on the national context and in micro level on the organizational level is a critical malady. It is a form of deviant or irresponsible behaviour where employees are unable to full fill their duties, responsibilities and obligations of the work situation. Under normal circumstances, the employer would be expected to formally warn the employee before proceeding with outright dismissal under this ground, a procedure known as "progressive discipline". High profile cases have highlighted the potential costs to employers who do not take steps to deal with stress in the workplace.

Success of many enterprise are frequently suffered by several dilemmas, one of which is employee absenteeism, simply referred to as "stay-aways" from...

Acknowledgement

I take this opportunity to extend my deep appreciation to my management for all that they meant to me during the times of the completion of my assignment work and I wish to thank the following persons and acknowledge their support in completing this assignment:

Ms.Arosha Adikaram and Dr.K.L.Chandratilleke for their timely guidance and encouragement.

Ms.Urshula Benjamin for her inspirational support and for being the quintessential 'friend in need'.

Last but not least, my family for their continuous support.