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A thorough understanding of communicating on the job should lead to productivity improvements.
 
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Compare and contrast a low, permissive discipline line and a high, tight discipline line and provide exam-ples of work environments where each may be appropriate.
 
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A low, or permissive, discipline line permits maximum freedom because it calls for a minimum of control or supervision. For the most part, employees in this environment need to be self-disciplined rather than needing to have discipline imposed upon them. A permissive line works best when employees are well trained, knowled-geable, and experienced in doing their jobs. The more trust a supervisor has for his or her employees to conduct themselves in a mature manner, the less the need for imposed discipline.
A high, or tight, discipline line limits employee freedom. In some cases these restrictions are necessary. Tight discipline is appropriate, for example, when the work is highly regulated by safety rules and regulations that are imposed by forces outside the organization. For example, a tight line would be appropriate in an atomic energy plant, where safety is a paramount concern. In a department that has high turnover rates and whose employees lack training and experience, a tight discipline line is usually needed. The age and maturity of employees must also be considered. Teenagers working in a fast food restaurant may need to be more closely controlled and supervised.



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