'Discipline, far from being enforced by the management, must be voluntarily observed by the employees'. Elaborate.

Discipline means a state of order in an organisation. Observing discipline increases the efficiency and effectiveness. The rules of discipline instruct as to who should do the job, what kind of job, how it should be done, when and under whose guidance etc. Unless such procedure is observed the end result may not get accomplished. Approaches to the rules of discipline may be positive or negative. A positive approach is voluntary and self-imposed. Employees are expected to comply with the rules not out of fear of punishment but because of their desire to abide by it for an orderly result. A positive discipline is a self-disciplined attitude of the employee in rendering the service. Whereas negative approach warrants that someone should enforce rules of discipline. The fear of some sanction prevents him from being negligent or irresponsible in his work. Instances of indiscipline could be enumerated such as absenteeism, insubordination, negligence, threat, go slow tactics etc. The Standing Orders helped to maintain discipline in the industry. To tackle discipline there is the need to train, educate, appraise, inform the employees about the need of rules and regulations and enlighten the employees that their livelihood is ultimately connected with the organisation's future. There are judicial human relations, human resource, leadership and group discipline approach to tackle indiscipline.