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rosent76 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following institutional policies would be likely to reduce absenteeism and promote satisfaction over a long period of time? Select all that apply.

1. Conversion of a specified number of unused sick days to vacation days
2. Credit for unused sick days
3. Placing no limit on the number of sick days that can be accumulated
4. Sanctions to discourage absenteeism

Question 2

Absenteeism may be reduced or controlled by which of the following? Select all that apply.

1. Adoption of an institutional policy whereby unused sick days will be lost.
2. Rewarding good attendance with salary increases and other rewards.
3. Evaluation of attendance during the employees performance appraisal.
4. Enforcing absenteeism control policies.

isabelt_18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Punitive sanctions will be the least likely to decrease absenteeism. Sanctions should be used
only after excessive absences. Policies that do not force the employee to be untruthful
regarding sick days are the most successful in motivating attendance. Conversion of or credit
for a number of unused sick days and no limit on the accumulation of sick days are policies
which decrease absenteeism.

Answer to Question 2

2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Rewards will cause employees to compete for the reward and create a culture of good
attendance. Confronting the employee and documenting the issue of absenteeism makes the
employee accountable for the absences. This allows for communication regarding the issues the
employee may be experiencing.