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ON
A STUDY ON
EMPLOYEE ABSENTEEISM
AT
PRO-ACE INFOTECH
(Submitted for the partial fulfilment of requirement for the degree of
Bachelor of Business Administration)
LOGO
S.D. COLLEGE
(2014-2015)
Submitted To:
Submitted By:
DECLARATION
I, hereby declare that the research project report titled A study on
Employee Absenteeism is my own original research work and this
report has not been submitted to any University/ Institute for the
award of any professional degree or diploma.
Pardeep kaur
BBA,6th sem
Roll no.23507
ACKNOWLGEMENT
Acknowlgement is an art; one can write glib stanza without
meaning a word on the other hand one can make a single expression of
gratitude.
It gives me a great pleasure to submit this project to
Punjabi University Patiala. I take this opportunity with great pleasure to
present before this project on THE STUDY ON EMPLOYEE
ABSENTEEISM which is result of co-operation, hard work & good wishes of
many people. The most pleasant part of any project is to express the
gratitude towards all those who have contributed to the success of my
project.
I would like to thanks Mrs. Vartika Sharma who has been my
mentor for this project. It was only through her excellence assistance & good
suggestions that I have been able to complete this project.
I am deeply grateful to Prof. Miss. Simrat Kaur (Head of
department) S.D. college , Barnala for their everlasting support or
guidance on the ground of which I have acquired a new field of knowledge
the course structure created for curriculum has benefited with inclusion of
recent development in an organisational & management aspects.
I am thankful to all the members of Pro-Ace Infotech
who have given me valuable information in the part of my project. Above all,
I would like to thank all contacted persons of firm who took out their valuable
times to answer my queries & give me full information related to my project.
I extent my sincere gratitude towards my parents who have
always encouraged me & give suggestion as how to work on project .they
always stand by me in solving all my enquiries. Their support has always
motivated me.
CERTIFICATE
Certified that Pardeep Kaur, a BBA student, Department of HR as a specialization, S.D.
COLLEGE ,Barnala was placed in this organization : PRO-ACE INFOTECH for Course
training for a period of six months during January-May, 2015, in partial fulfillment of the
requirement of a BBA degree of the university. She has been assigned the project entitled:
To Study Employee Absenteeism at PRO-ACE INFOTECH
In our opinion her work has been satisfactory.
Signature
PREFACE
In todays era of cut-throat competition Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) is sure to
have an edge over their counter parts.BBA education brings its students in direct contact with the
real corporate world through Industrial training. The BBA programme provides its students with
an in depth study of various managerial activities conducted in various departments like
production, marketing, finance, human resource, export-import, credit department etc, gives the
student a conceptual idea of what they are expected to manage, how to manage & how to obtain
the maximum output through minimum inputs & how to minimize the wastage of resources. I
have undergone my comprehensive training at Pro-Ace InfoTech it is one of the leading IT
educational company in the country. I feel great pleasure to present this report work after my
training at Pro-Ace InfoTech that produced to be golden opportunity for me by enriching my
knowledge, by comparing my theatrical knowledge with the managerial skills & applications.
INDEX
CHAPTER-1 ABOUT COMPANY........................................................................1
1.1 COMPANY PROFILE...................................................................................... 2
1.2 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT.................................................................... 4
1.3 OTHER INFORMATION...................................................................................6
CHAPTER -2: INTRODUCTION OF HRM
2.1 MEANING OF HRM...................................................................... 8
2.2 DEFINITION OF HRM
2.3 OBJECTIVES OF HRM
2.4 NATURE OF HRM
2.5 NEED OF HRM
2.6 IMPORTANCE OF HRM
2.7 ENVIRONMENT FACTORS OF
HRM...............................................................................................................
CHAPTER- 3: INTRODUCTION............................................................................11
3.1 REASONS TO CHOOSE THE PROJECT........................................................12
3.2 ABSENTEEISM.CONCEPT.............................................................................13
3.3 MEASUREMENT OF ABSENTEEISM......................................................... 16
3.4 PECULIAR FEATURES OF ABSENTEEISM............................................... 17
3.5 CAUSES OF ABSENTEEISM....................................................................... 18
3.6 EFFECTS OF ABSENTEEISM ON INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS.................. 20
3.7 ANALYSIS OF CAUSES................................................................................ 21
3.8 ABSENTEEISM - TYPES & THEIR CONTROL .......................................... 22
3.9 GUIDELINES & MEASURES FOR CONTROL OF ABSNTEEISM........... 28
3.10 THE BRADFORD FACTOR & ABSENTEEISM ........................................ 33
CHAPTER-4:- RESEARCH METHODLOGY
4.1 RESEARCH METHODLOGY
4.2 REVIEW LITERATURE
CHAPTER-5: ANALYSIS &INTERPRETATION................................................37
CHAPTER
COMPANY &
INDUSTRY
PROFILE
COMPANY PROFILE
J2EE, EJB, JSP, J2ME, Servlet, SOAP, Web Services, XML, STRUTS, Spring, Hibernate,
Tapestry
Microsoft Technologies
.NET Framework, ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#.NET, Web Services, SQL Services, Dot NET Nuke
(DNN)
Databases
Oracle 10g, Microsoft SQL Server, Db2, MySQL
PHP Technologies
PHP, JavaScript, Joomla, CakePHP, Drupal, Magneto, Ruby on Rails, MySQL
Data Warehousing / Business Intelligence
Business objects, Cognos, Informatica, Data Stage, Decision Support System (DSS)
Operating System
Window 7, Window 8, XP, Red Hat Linux, Solaris
Mobile Technologies
MS Window Mobile, J2ME, Windows CE, Symbian, iPhone, Google Android
Finance Management
Marketing Management
Human Resource Management
DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
PRO-ACE INFOTECH is a 5 years young organization with an ISO Certificate which has been
working in the field of IT, Embedded System Engineering and has been providing its clients with
exceptional quality in web designing, Web Development and SEO services. We also provide the
offshore companies of Australia, US and UK. It is an association which is functioning in the
field of Android Application Development, Embedded Systems, Web Design, Web
Development (PHP & .NET), SEO, and JAVA.
LEARNING DIVISION
Learning Division of PRO-ACE INFOTECH is a renowned Engineer Training Division, well
known for providing technical and professional skill training to individuals, organizations and
educational institutions in advance fields such as .NET, PHP, J2EE, EMBEDDED SYSTEMS,
AutoCAD, PRO-E, CATIA, SOLID WORKS, REVIT, ANSYS. Currently these are the largest
job- providing sectors. We provide high end training with comprehensive programs that integrate
all aspects required to excel at the corporate level. With a combination of vast industry
experience, cutting-edge infrastructure, evolving technology tools and a thorough corporate
culture, we function to transform an individual into a success story.
SE DIVISION (VERTEX SOFT SOLUTIONS)
SE Division of the company is running under the name Vertex Soft Solutions. Vertex Soft
Solutions is a unit of PRO-ACE INFOTECH, committed to provide grooming ground to the
budding professionals to grab key positions in the esteemed organizations. Our solutions are
aligned with the clients requirements keeping in focus the demands of the organizations. Our
team is highly qualified; specialists facilitate the learning and development of new and existing
skills in order to enhance the growth potential of students with respect to English Language and
Soft Skills Training. We partner with you to create and realize your visions and add tangible
value to the students.
Most employees these days want to hire retain and remote people who are dependable,
resourceful, ethical, and self-directed, have effective communication, are willing to work and
learn and have a positive attitude. The Indian market is also becoming global, so the attributes of
soft skills become imperative to be imbibed by the youth to show their real potential at intra and
international levels.
Vertex Soft Solutions has designed Skill Enhancement Program for addressing these needs of
the students who are pursuing technical and professional courses. We have divided the Skill
Enhancement Program under three main heads according to the requirement of the clients.
PRO-ACE mission is to bridge the gap between dreams and reality. The amin motive is to enable
the students to achieve what they have been aspiring since they understood their ambitions.
To impart internationally Certified and advanced High-End IT training to Engineers,
Professionals, College students in the field of Software, Hardware, Networking & Database
Administration.
OUR TRAINING STRENGTHS:
Our research & survey has emphasized & dictated the need to create specialists in the
fields like Information Technology Electronics & Management. This is what has led to the
development of first ever skill set specialization based program which enables a student to follow
his/her domain of interest. This will not only help students perform better but they will strive for
perfection.
OTHER INFORMATION
Type
Privately Held
Company Size
15-25 Employees
Website
http://www.proaceinfotech.org
Industry Type
2010
Opposite ICICI Bank,
Leela Bhawan Market,
Corporate Office
Patiala-147001,
Punjab
PRO-ACE INFOTECH has been the prime institution in the field of Training & Education in
Patiala. With over 1000 students undergoing training every year in field of IT, Electronics and
Management fields, we have proven our worth. Only quality can withstand the test of time in
todays highly demanding market and with professionals hired to provide training to the student,
we aim to give the real industry environment to the student so that they get ready for it.
TRAINING LEVELS
LEVEL 1
CONCEPTUAL TRAINING
LEVEL 2
ADVANCED TRAINING
LEVEL 3
PROJECT WORK
LEVEL 4
REPORT WRITING
management process of an
laws. In
circumstances where employees desire and are legally authorized to hold a collective bargaining
agreement, HR will also serve as the company's primary liaison with the employees'
representatives (usually a trades union).
HR is a product of the human relations movement of the early 20th century, when researchers began
documenting ways of creating business value through the strategic management of the workforce.The
function was initially dominated by transactional work, such as payroll and benefits administration,
workforce.
dominated by
transactional
work, such
consolidation,
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Financial Management means the efficient and effective management of money (funds) in such a
manner as to accomplish the objectives of the organization. It is the specialized functions directly
associated with the top management. The significance of this function is not only seen in the 'Line'
but also in the capacity of 'Staff' in overall administration of a company. It has been defined
differently by different experts in the field.
It includes how to raise the capital, how to allocate it i.e. capital budgeting. Not only about long term
budgeting but also how to allocate the short term resources like current assets. It also deals with the
dividend policies of the share holders.
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Marketing is the process of communicating the value of a product or service to customers, for
the purpose of selling that product or service.
From a societal point of view, marketing is the link between a societys material requirements
and its economic patterns of response. Marketing satisfies these needs and wants through
exchange processes and building long term relationships. Marketing can be looked at as an
organizational function and a set of processes for creating, delivering and communicating value
to customers, and managing customer relationships in ways that also benefit the organization and
its shareholders. Marketing is the science of choosing target markets through market analysis
and market segmentation, as well as understanding consumer buying behavior and providing
superior customer value.
There are six competing concepts under which organizations can choose to operate their
business: the production concept, the product concept, the selling concept, the marketing
concept, the societal marketing concept and the holistic marketing concept. The four components
of holistic marketing are relationship marketing, internal marketing, integrated marketing, and
socially responsive marketing. The set of engagements necessary for successful marketing
management includes capturing marketing insights, connecting with customers, building strong
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brands, shaping the market offerings, delivering and communicating value, creating long-term
growth, and developing marketing strategies and plans.
MARKETING TRAINING GOALS
Understand the four components of marketing: Product, Price, Distribution and
Promotion
Evaluate how well the product or service meets the needs of customers
More than 2,000 students have already been benefited by the professional training provided by
PRO-ACE INFOTECH, Patiala during the last three years as the company has tie ups with a
large number of reputed colleges and universities of Punjab. After completing their training from
PRO- ACE INFOTECH, the students have been placed in prestigious IT, Software and Hardware
development companies of India and many other counties.
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NETWORKING
PRO-ACE INFOTECH provides the course of CCNA in networking. Networking is the practice
of linking two or more computing devices together for the purpose of sharing data. Networks are
built with a mix of computer hardware and computer software.
CCNA
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) is the Cisco Academy
Computer Networking
Course with a curriculum designed to prepare computer networking students to pass the CCNA
exam, or the ICND 1 and 2 certification exams. Here is an overview of CCNA and where it fits
among the Cisco career certifications.
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SOFTWARE
Software is a general term for the various kinds of programs used to operate computers and
related devices. We provide two courses in software such as PHP and JAVA (core and advance)
.NET and ANDROID.
PHP TRAINING
PHP stands for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor, with that PHP standing for Personal Homepage.
PHP is an open-source language, used primarily for dynamic web content and server-side
applications.
PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor is a widely used, general-purpose scripting language that was
originally designed for web development to produce dynamic web pages. For this purpose, PHP
code is embedded into the HTML source document and interpreted by a web server with a PHP
processor module, which generates the web page document. As a general-purpose programming
language, PHP code is processed by an interpreter application in command-line mode performing
desired operating system operations and producing program output on its standard output
channel. It may also function as a graphical application. PHP is available as a processor for most
modern web servers and as standalone interpreter on most operating systems and computing
platforms.
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JAVA TRAINING
When it comes to comparison of various languages, Java proves to be most effective language
due to its versatility, efficiency, platform portability, and security. Due to this more than 6.5
million software developers have learned this platform.
Java can be used to develop Web Applications, Desktop Applications, Mobile Applications. Java
is used develop programs for various embedded systems and even Gaming consoles. Also
android developers have selected Java as standard for developing Android Applications.
Java is used in every major industry segment and has a presence in a wide range of devices,
computers, and networks. Java platform is available in laptops to datacenters, game consoles to
scientific supercomputers, cell phones to the Internet.
ASP.NET
ASP .NET is a set of Web development tools provided by Microsoft . PRO-ACE INFOTECH
Provides Industrial training in ASP .Net. Web Applications are becoming most popular now-adays . Now we can edit photos online, Manage records in database, Create Docs without
installing Word processors etc. ASP.NET is a web framework that help us to create such
applications. The main advantage of framework is that it can use features of operating system .
PRO-ACE INFOTECH is providing Industrial training in .Net technologies since 2010, it has
trained more than 2,000 B.Tech. (CSE and IT professionals) in .Net framework.
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ANDROID
Few years back we had to write mobile application that hardly work on 6 7 devices mostly and
now there are more than 250 android devices from various manufacturers. With 4 million
android device activation each day this platform has already become the biggest implemented
mobile operating system platform. Success of applications like Angry Birds, Paper Toss, Fruit
Ninja and other Apps has drawn attention of many software development companies towards
mobile development and particularly Android.
We are first in region to launch Android training in Patiala. In this course you will learn to create
application, Implement basic UI, 2D graphics,
Databases, Sensors, 3D and multi-touch etc. You will also learn to create game loops which is
one of most skill demanding applications
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EMBEDDED SYSTEM
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AUTOMATION
Automation is used to control systems to control processes, reducing the human intervention.
Automation is having technology to do things for you so that you dont have to.
If you talking about Automation. It is all around us. E.g. When you are at traffic lights, there isnt
a traffic light operator that decides when to change the light from red to green or green to
yellow .Everything is done automatically. The street lights come on automatically. There are no
lamplighters turning each light on anymore. We can apply the same idea to our own life. Most of
us cant create complex control systems, but we can do our best with what is available.
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VLSI
Digital IC Designing with HDL
Working with Xilinxs ISE 8.1 & Alteras Quarteus II 12.1 HDL design Platform.
collaborative manner with ones colleagues. Good soft skills ensure that the companies are able to
capitalize on the wealth of technical knowledge, experience and efficiency to rule markets. To
Cater this need PRO-ACE InfoTech has designed an extensive Personality and Image Building
Program. In which we prepare people for the Interviews and other Behavioural skills required
for the Industry and outer world.
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LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
ASPIRING HIGH
NURTURING DREAMS
On
On
ASPIRING HIGH
Be better equipped to set the sails right in the direction of the opportune wind! We all
aspire high to reach our goals which we have set in for ourselves. We all have dreams and
want to achieve our goals. So, what are you waiting for set your seat belts tight and set in
on a journey with us where all your dreams will come true. Lets collectively work to
bridge the gap between your aspirations and reality. We at PRO-ACE, render our services
to develop corporate solutions that work towards strengthening the brand value and
identity.
NURTURING DREAMS
The world is turning into a global village and competition is increasing manifolds. There
are many pre-requisites which have to be analysed and given due consideration to become
successful and reach the goals. We, at Pro Ace offer a solution to all the problems which
the students encounter. Pro Ace has explored all the major issues which become a
hindrance in the students career. We have designed our program NUTURING
DREAMS which covers all the essential aspects which are required for cracking the
placement process of any company.
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Help students understand the benefits of Personality enhancement and Image Building.
To improve the communication of the students and guide them to organize and express
their ideas effectively.
COURSE OUTCOMES
They will not feel hesitant while using the International language i.e. English
METHODOLOGY
Group activities
Perceptional tasks
TRAINING PROTOCOL
PRO-ACE INFOTECH offers the perfect mix of academic excellence, top reputation for
research, a supportive environment for learning and skill exposure. Beyond academic
Excellencies, the vibrancy of PRO-ACE INFOTECH lies in great practical exposure of
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the corporate world. We are entrusted with the responsibility to provide grooming ground for
budding professionals to grab key positions in the esteemed organizations. We provide
exclusive training program called Skill Enhancement Program which covers six main areas
in which students require focus and grooming.
CHAPTER-2
INTRODUCTION
OF
HUMAN
RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
2.1 INTRODUCION
Human resource is a paramount importance for the success of any organisation. It is a source of
strength and aid. Human resource management is concerned with the human beings in an
organisation. Human resource is the total knowledge, abilities, skills, talents and aptitudes of an
organisations workforce. The values, ethics, beliefs of the individuals working in an
organisation also form a part of human resource. Human resource is a resource like any other
natural resource. It means that management can get and use the skill, knowledge, ability, etc.
through the development of skills, tapping and utilising them again and again. Human resource
management is that process of management which develops and manages the elements of an
enterprise. It is not only the management of skills but also the attitudes and aspirations of
people. When individuals come to a work place, they come with not only technical skills,
knowledge, experience etc., but also with their personal feelings, perceptions, desires, motives,
attitude, values etc. So, we can say human resource management means management of various
aspects of human resources. An important element of human resource management is humane
approach while managing the people. This approach focuses on human resource development.
It emphasises the human aspect o individual workers and their aspirations and needs. Human
resource is a product of the human relations movement of the early 20th century. Human
resource is also concerned with industrials, that is, the balancing of organisational practices
with regulations arising from collective bargaining and governmental laws. Human resource is
primarily concerned with how people are managed within organizations are typically
responsible for a number of activities, including employee recruitment, training and
development, performance appraisal and rewarding (e.g., managing pay and benefit systems).
2.2DEFINITION
OF
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
According to Gary Dessler, Human resource management refers to the policies &
practices one needs to carry out the people or human resource aspects of management position
including recruiting, scanning, training, rewarding and appraising.
2.3OBJECTIVES
OF
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Societal Objectives
Organisational Objectives
Objective of
Human
Resource
Management
Functional Objectives
Personnel Objectives
(1) Societal Objectives: The basic objective of human resource management towards
the society should be to ensure that their organisation manages human resource in an
ethical and socially responsible manner through ensuring compliance with legal and
ethical standards. This objective includes:
To manage human resources in an ethical and socially responsible manner.
To ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
(2) Organisational Objectives: It includes the following:
Human resource department should focus on achieving the goals of the organisation
first. If it does not meet this purpose, the Human resource department cannot exist
in long run.
Human resource department should recognise its role in bringing about
organisational effectiveness.
(3) Functional Objectives: It includes the following:
Human resource management should aim at providing the organisation with well
trained and well motivated employees.
The departments level of service must be tailored to fit the organisation it serves.
2.4 NATURE
OF
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The nature of human resource management has been highlighted in the following features:
Continuous
Process
Science as
well as Art
Interdiscipl
ina-ry
Basic to all
Functional
Areas
2.5 NEED
FOR
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Human Resource Management helps in creating a better understanding between employees and
management. It helps workers in accomplishing individual and organisational goals. It includes
the following:
Better
Industrial
Relations
Increased
Pressure on
Employees
Coping with
Changing
Environment
Develop
Organisation
-al
Commitment
(1) Better Industrial Relations: There is widespread unrest, strained workermanagement relations, lack of confidence, rising expectations of workers, emergence of
militancy in trade unions etc. These factors have created a gap among workers and
management. Both sides are talking exploitation by either side.
(2) Increased Pressure on Employees: The technological changes have necessitated
the use of sophisticated machines. The installation, monitoring of machines,
maintenance and controlling of operations need trained and skilful people. Human
resource development has become essential for every organisation. Research and fresh
initiatives in industry require new policy of human resource management.
(3) Coping with Changing Environment: The business environment is rapidly
changing. Technological improvements have revolutionised production procedures.
Automation has been introduced in office operations. There is a need to cope with new
and changing situation. The operational efficiency of employees must improve to face
the new situation. There is a need for new approach to manpower.
(4) Develop Organisational Commitment: There is a humanisation of work
environment in industrialised countries like Japan, U. S. A., Germany etc. and other
countries. Globalisation of economy has exposed Indian industries to international
competition. An improvement in efficiency and quality of work can come only when
workers develop organisational commitment.
2.6 IMPORTANCE
OF
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Human resource management is important to the organisation in a number of ways, as follows:
Importance
Importance
for
for
the
the
Organisation
Employees
Importance
for the society
2.6.1EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT
The external environment of consists of those factors affect an organisations HR resources
from outside the organisation. The major external factors are explained with the help of the
following figure:
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(1) Economic Factors: Economic factors include all those economic forces which
affect the HR function. Highly relevant economic factors are as following:
Suppliers: Suppliers are those who provide human resources to the organisation. It
includes universities, colleges, training institutes, consultancy firms etc.
Customers: Customers are considered the kings. They want high quality products
at reasonable prices.
Competitors: Competition plays an important role in every industry. If several
companies make job offers to one individual, the organisation with more attractive
terms and conditions will win. The number of competitors increases the importance
of staffing function and compensation practices also increases.
Globalisation: Due to globalisation, The HR managers are required to play
challenging roles and create competitive advantage for their concern. Today the
business environment has become highly volatile in nature. Global firms have to
continually reorganise their operations and refocus their energies around their
crucial areas of competence.
(2) Political-legal Factors: The political-legal environment covers the impact of
political institutions on the HR department. All Activities of HRM are in one way or the
other affected by these factors. The HRM cannot manage the personnel unilaterally
because it has to abide by the rules and regulations imposed by the Government from
time to time. HR managers have to be aware about the legislations enacted by the
governments at the centre and the states. The important legislations affecting HRM in
India are:
Factories Act, 1948
HR
Systems
Organisa
-tional
Structure
Organisa
-tional
Culture
Mission
Policies
CHAPTER-4
RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
(2) Mariajos Romero and Young-Sun Lee has written a research paper A National
Portrait of Chronic Absenteeism in the Early Grades. In this paper he focused on
the following points:
(i) How widespread is the Problem of Early Absenteeism?
(ii) Does Family Incomes Impact Early Absenteeism?
(iii) What is the Impact of Early Absenteeism on Academic Achievement?
(3) Morten Nordberg and Knut Red has written a research paper Absenteeism,
Health Insurance and Business Cycles. In this he wants to evaluate how the
economic environment affects worker absenteeism and he also isolates the causal
effects of business cycle developments on work-resumption prospects for ongoing
absence spells, by conditioning on the state of the business cycle at the moment of
CHAPTER-3
INTRODUCTION
OF
EMPLOYEE
ABSENTEEISM
3.2 ABSENTEEISM
CONCEPT OF ABSENTEEISM
It refers to workers absence from their regular task when he is normally schedule to
work. The according to Websters dictionary
Absenteeism is the practice or habit of being an absentee and an absentee is one
who habitually stays away from work?
According to Labour Bureau of Shimla, Absenteeism is defined as the total man
shifts lost because of absence as percentage of total number of man shifts scheduled
to work.
In other words, it signifies the absence of an employee from work when he is
scheduled to be at work. Any employee may stay away from work if he has taken
leave to which he is entitled or on ground of sickness or some accident or without
any previous sanction of leave. Thus absence may be authorised or unauthorised,
wilful or caused by circumstances beyond ones control.
Maybe even worse than absenteeism, it is obvious that people such as malingerers
and those unwilling to play their part in the workplace can also have a decidedly
negative impact.
Such team members need individual attention from frontline supervisors and
management.
Indeed, as prevention is better than cure, where such a problem occurs, it is always
Important to review recruitment procedures to identify how such individuals came to
be employed in the first place.
For any business owner or manager, to cure excessive absenteeism, it is essential to
find and then eliminate the causes of discontent among team members.
If they find their supervisor or job unpleasant - really unpleasant - they look for
legitimate excuses to stay home and find them with things such as upset stomachs or
splitting headaches.
Any effective absentee control program has to locate the causes of discontent and
modify those causes or eliminate them entirely. In other words, if we deal with the
real reasons team members stay home it can become unnecessary for t hem to stay
away.
Any investigation into absenteeism needs to look at the real reasons for it.
Sometimes team members call in sick when they really do not want to go to work.
They would not call you up and say, Im not coming in today because my
supervisor abuses me.
Or, Im not coming in today because my chair is uncomfortable. Or, Im not
coming in today because the bathrooms are so filthy; it makes me sick to walk into
them.
There are a few essential questions to consider at the outset if you want to make a
measurable improvement to your absenteeism figures.
Why is your present absenteeism policy ineffective?
Where and when is excessive absenteeism occurring? In many cases, under- trained
supervisors could be a contributing factor.
What are the real causes for absences?
It is commonly expected that low pay, poor benefits and high workloads will be the
major causes.
However, in numerous employee surveys absenteeism generally has been identified
As a symptom of low job satisfaction, sub-standard working conditions and
consistent negative and unfair treatment received by first-line supervisors.
How much formal training have your supervisors received on absenteeism?
containment and reduction? If your answer is none or very little, may be you have
found the solution.
As with every other element within your organization, you cannot ask a person to
do a job he or she has never been trained to do.
Many human resources specialists have found that repetitive, boring jobs coupled
with uncaring supervisors and/or physically unpleasant workplaces are likely to
lead workers to make up excuses for not coming to work.
If your team members perceive that your company is indifferent to their needs, they
are less likely to be motivated, or even to clock on at all.
One way to determine the causes of absenteeism is to question your supervisors
about excessive absenteeism, including what causes it and how to reduce it.
Of course, if your supervisors have made no efforts to get to know the team
members in their respective departments, they may not be able to provide reasons.
However, just the act of questioning may get the ball rolling and signal to your
b) Absenteeism is generally high workers below 25 years of age and those above
40. The younger employees are not regular and punctual. Presumably
because of the employment of a large no. of new comers among the younger
age groups, while the older people are not able to withstand the strenuous
nature of the work.
c)
The percentage of absenteeism is higher in the night shift than in the day shift.
This is so because workers in the night shift experience great discomfort and
unless in the course of their work than they do during day time.
d) Absenteeism in India is seasonal in character. It is the highest during March- AprilMay, when land has to be prepared for monsoon, sowing and also in
harvest season (Sept-Oct) when the rate goes as high as 40%.
3) HOUSING CONDITIONS
Workers also experience housing difficulties. Around 95% of housing occupied by
Industrial workers in India is unsatisfactory for healthful habitations. This leads to
4) INDUSTRIAL FATIGUE
Low wages compel a worker to seek some part time job to earn some side income.
This often result inconstant fatigue, which compels to remain absent for next day.
7) ALCOHOLISM
Some of the habitual drunkards spend whole of the ir salary during first week of
each month for drinking purpose. Therefore 2 or 3 weeks after getting their salary
absent themselves from their work.
8) INDEBTNESS
All those workers who undergo financial hardships usually borrow money lenders
at interest rate which is very high, which often cumulates to more than 11 12?
times their actual salaries. To avoid the moneylenders they usually absent
themselves from work because they are unable to return the money in stipulated
time.
1) LOSS TO WORKERS
Firstly due to the habit of being absenting frequently workers income is reduced to
a large extent. It is because there is a general principle of no work no pay. Thus
the time lost in terms of absenteeism is a loss of income to workers
2)
LOSS TO EMPLOYERS
On other hand, the employer has to suffer a greater loss due to absentees. It disturbs
the efficiency and discipline of industries consequently, industrial production is
reduced. In order to meet the emergency and strikes, an additional labour force is
also maintain by the industries. On certain occasions, those workers are employed
who present themselves at factory gates. During strikes they are adjusted in place of
absent workers. Their adjustment brings serious complications because such workers
do not generally prove themselves up to work. Higher absenteeism is an evil both for
workers and the employers and ultimately it adversely affects the production of
industries.
3) HOUSING FACILITY
In about 30% cases, the workers remain absent because there is no housing
facilities and the workers stay alone and great distance from factory.
5) TRANSPORTATION
Most of the workers have to travel long distance to reach the work place. Most of
the workers are not satisfied with transport facilities.
6) WELFARE FACILITES
In 13% cases, the workers are not satisfied with welfare facilities.
7) WORKING CONDITIONS
In 21% cases, the workers feel that there is not good working condition, because
they work in standing position which causes to remain absence for relaxation.
8)
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Near about 34% people are dissatisfied with management system because they feel
that their work is not being recognised and promotions are biased.
1. INNOCENT ABSENTEEISM
Innocent absenteeism refers to employees who are absent for reasons beyond their
control; like sickness and injury. Innocent absenteeism is not culpable which means
that it is blameless. In a labour relations context this means that it cannot be
remedied or treated by disciplinary measures.
1. Initial Counselling
Presuming you have communicated attendance expectations generally and have
already identified an employee as a problem, you will have met with him or her as
part of your attendance program and you should now continue to monitor the effect
of these efforts on his or her attendance.
If the absences are intermittent, meet with the employee each time he/she returns to
work. If absence is prolonged, keep in touch with the employee regularly and stay
updated on the status of his/her condition. (Indicate your willingness to assist.)
You may require the employee to provide you with regular medical assessments.
This will enable you to judge whether or not there is any likelihood of the employee
providing regular attendance in future. Regular medical assessments will also give
you an idea of what steps the employee is taking to seek medical or other assistance.
Formal meetings in which verbal warnings are given should be given as appropriate
and documented. If no improvement occurs written warning may be necessary.
2. Written Counselling
If the absences persist, you should meet with the employee formally and provide
him/her with a letter of concern. If the absenteeism still continues to persist then the
employee should be given a second letter of concern during another formal meeting.
This letter would be stronger worded in that it would warn the employee that unless
attendance improves, termination may be necessary.
4. Discharge
Only when all the previously noted needs and conditions have been met and
everything has been done to accommodate the employee can termination be
considered. An Arbitrator would consider the following in ruling on an innocent
2. CULPABLE ABSENTEEISM
Culpable absenteeism refers to employees who are absent without authorization for
reasons which are within their control. For instance, an employee who is on sick
leave even though he/she is not sick, and it can be proven that the employee was not
sick, is guilty of culpable absenteeism. To be culpable is to be blameworthy. In a
labour relations context this means that progressive discipline can be applied.
For the large majority of employees, absenteeism is legitimate, innocent absenteeism
which occurs infrequently. Procedures for disciplinary action apply only to culpable
absenteeism. Many organizations take the view that through the process of
individual absentee counselling and treatment, the majority of employees will
overcome their problems and return to an acceptable level of regular attendance.
1. Verbal Warning
Formally meet with the employee and explain that income protection is to be used
only when an employee is legitimately ill. Advice the employee that his/her
attendance record must improve and be maintained at an improved level or further
disciplinary action will result. Offer any counselling or guidance as is appropriate.
Give further verbal warnings as required. Review the employee's income protection
records at regular intervals. Where a marked improvement has been shown,
commend the employee. Where there is no improvement a written warning should be
issued.
2. Written Warning
Interview the employee again. Show him/her the statistics and point out that there
has been no noticeable (or sufficient) improvement. Listen to the employee to see if
there is a valid reason and offer any assistance you can. If no satisfactory
explanation is given, advise the employee that he/she will be given a written
warning. Be specific in your discussion with him/her and in the counselling
memorandum as to the type of action to be taken and when it will be taken if the
record does not improve. As soon as possible after this meeting provide the
employee personally with the written warning and place a copy of his/her file. The
written warning should identify any noticeable pattern
If the amount and/or pattern continues, the next step in progressive discipline may
be a second, stronger written warning. Your decision to provide a second written
warning as an alternative to proceeding to a higher level of discipline (i.e.
suspension) will depend on a number of factors. Such factors are, the severity o f the
problem, the credibility of the employee's explanations, the employee's general work
performance and length of service.
If the problem of culpable absenteeism persists, following the next interview period
and immediately following an absence, the employee should be interviewed and
again on the severity of the problem, the credibility of the employee 's explanation,
the employee's general work performance and length of service. Subsequent
suspensions are optional depending on the above condition.
and increase productivity and the efficiency of operations throughout the plant .
7)
WORKERS
The supervisor should be recognise that industrial work is a groups task and cannot
be properly done unless discipline is enforced and maintained. Cordial relations
Between the supervisors and these workers are therefore essential for without them,
Discipline cannot be increased. One of the consequences of unhealthy relations
Between supervisors and subordinates is absenteeism.
proposition. However, calculating the Bradford Factor over a rolling 52 week period, across
multiple teams and locations and considering different types of absence is a very difficult
task.
As a result of the exponential nature of the formula {E x E x D}, even the slightest mistakes
in calculation can result in a wide variance of an employees Bradford Factor score.
For example: For an employee who has had 10 days off in a year in total, on two separate
occasions:
2 X 2 X 10 = 40 {which does not trigger a warning fewer than 50}
However, if their absence is either not recorded correctly, or is calculated wrong by just one
day:
3 X 3 X 10= 90 {which does trigger a warning over 50}
You can see that their score is more than double, despite the small mistake. Getting the
formula the wrong way round can have even more significant results:
10 X 10 X 2 = 200 {which would trigger disciplinary proceedings over 200}
If an organization wants to tackle absenteeism effectively, using the Bradford Factor,
including using an employees Bradford Factor score in potential disciplinary proceedings,
then the process for calculating the Bradford Factor has to be full proof, consistent and equal.
To achieve this, an organization will need to ensure:
Absence reporting and monitoring is consistent, equal and accurate both over
time and across the whole organization.
The calculation of an employees Bradford Factor score is based on these
accurate, equal and updated absence records.
Management and staff have access to updated Bradford Factor scores.
Without these processes in place the calculation of the Bradford Factor is extremely difficult
and time consuming. In addition to this; unequal processes for reporting and calculating the
Bradford Factor could be discriminatory; everyones Bradford Factor score should be subject
to the same, indisputable criteria.
CHAPTER-4
ANALYSIS
&
INTERPRETATION
Q. For how many years you are working with Pro-Ace Infotech?
Interpretation It can be seen that 56% of the workers at Pro-Ace Infotech are working for
more than 10 years whereas 36% are working for more than 5 years.
Q. How often you remain absent in a month?
Interpretation- It can be seen that 96% of the workers do not remain absent.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
0-2 Years 2-5 Years 5-10 Years >10 Years
worker
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
nil once twice >twice
no of absents in a
month
Q. According to you what are the main reasons for employees absent?
Interpretation- According to 96% workers, personal problem is the reason for being
absent. 4% think that stress can also be the reason.
Q. Your views regarding present Absenteeism Policy of ProAce Infotech?
Interpretation- It can be seen that 76% workers rate the present absenteeism policy
as good whereas 22% rate it as excellent.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
stress personal prob
reason for being
absent
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
excellent good fair poor
views regarding
absenteeism policy
Q. Are you clear about your work / job responsibilities?
Interpretation- It can be seen that 94% of the workers at ProAce Infotech
are clear regarding their work responsibilities.
Q. Are you satisfied with your work?
Interpretation- 82% of the workers are fully satisfied with their work whereas 16%
workers think their work as good.
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
well
clear
good fairly
clear
don't
know
clarity regarding work
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
well
satisfied
good fair not
satisfied
satisfaction regarding
work
Q. Views regarding working environment of ProAce Infotech ?
Interpretation- 82% workers feel that the working environment at ProAce Infotech is good
& 14% feel it as excellent
Q. Your relations with your superiors?
Interpretation- 76% workers have good relations with the superiors whereas 22%
have excellent relations with the superiors.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
excellent good fair poor
views regarding working
env.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
excellent good fair poor
relations with superiors
Q. Yours superiors behaviour towards your problem?
Interpretation- 42% workers think that their superiors behaviour toward their
problems is excellent & 56% workers consider it as good.
Q. Yours views regarding facilities provided ProAce Infotech ?
Interpretation 86% workers consider that facilities provided to them are good
whereas 10% consider them as excellent.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
excellent good fair poor
superiors behaviour
towards your problems
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
excellent good fair poor
facilities provided at
Company
CHAPTER-5
CONCLUSION,
SUGGESTIONS
&
LIMITATIONS
5.1 CONCLUSION
Finding and analysis reveals the following conclusion:
1) Almost 56% of the workers at ProAce Infotech are working for
more than 10 years whereas 36% are working for more than 5 yrs.
2) Almost 96% of the workers do not remain absent.
3) According to 96% workers, personal problem is the reason for being absent.
4% think that stress can also be the reason.
4) Almost 76% workers rate the present absenteeism policy as good whereas
22% rate it as excellent.
5) Almost 94% of the workers at ProAce Infotech are clear
regarding their work responsibilities.
6) 82% of the workers are fully satisfied with their work whereas 16% workers
think their work as good.
7) 76 % workers have good relations with the superiors whereas 22% have
excellent relations with the superiors.
8) 42% workers think that their superiors behaviour towards their problems is
excellent & 56% workers consider it as good.
expect to return.
5) Bradford factor can also be used to identify and cure excessive absenteeism.
In the end to conclude this report I would like to specify that the project allotted to
me on ABSENTEEISM was of immense help to me in understanding the working
environment of an organization, thereby providing a firsthand practical experience.
In this project while identifying the reasons of absenteeism of the workers of PRO-ACE
INFOTECH, Patiala I got an opportunity to interact with workers to observe their
behaviour and attitude.
In the end I would once again like to thank the people of PRO-ACE INFOTECH who
helped me in accomplishing this project and boosting my morale by appreciating and
recognizing my efforts.
a) As it was not possible to visit each department the true picture of working
condition could not be judged.
b) The workers were busy with their work therefore they could not give enough
time for the interview.
c) The personal biases of the respondents might have entered into their response.
d) Some of the respondents give no answer to the questions which may affect the
analysis.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Books
a. Industrial Relation-2007, Arun Monappa.
b. Industrial Relation, Trade Union and Labour Legislation-2009, P.R.N Sinha.
c. Industrial Relation and Labour Laws-2009, S.C Srivastava.
d. Dynamics of Industrial Relation-2008, C.B Mamoria.
e. Industrial Relation-2006, C.S VenkataRaman.
2. Web Sites
a. www.proaceinfotecho6@gmail.com
b. www.hrglossories.com
c. www.hr-guide.com
QUESTIONNAIRE
Personal Information
Name (Optional).....................................................................
Age............................... Sex...................................
1). For how many years you are working with PRO-ACE INFOTECH?
(a) 0-1 yr (b) 1-2 yr
(c) 2-5 yr (d) < 5 yr
2). How often you remain absent in a month?
(a) Nil (b) Once
(c)Twice (d) < Twice
3). According to you what is the main reason for employees absent?
(a) Health problem / domestic reasons (b) Stress
(c)Work dissatisfaction (d) Working environment
(e) Others (Please Specify).....................................................
4). Your views regarding the present Absenteeism Policy of PRO-ACE INFOTECH?
(a) Excellent (b) Good
(c) Fair (d) dont know
5). Are you clear about your work / job responsibilities?
(a) Well clear (b) Good
(c) Fairly clear (d) dont know
6).Are you satisfied with your work?
(a) Well satisfied (b) Good
(c) Fair (d) not satisfied
7) .Your views regarding the working environment of PRO-ACE INFOTECH & work place?
(a) Excellent (b) Good
(c) Fair (d) Poor
8). How are your relations with your superiors / co-workers?
(a) Excellent (b) Good