Question

Identify and discuss three controversial employee-management issues.

Answer 1

Problems of attitude: If an employee has an issue of attitude or is particularly negative, this can cause major problems in a work environment. Negativity is infectious, and while it may make the negative person feel better off their head, any other worker who comes into contact with them may be harmed. A negative attitude affects performance, causes workplace frustration, and may ultimately result in workers loss.

Untrustworthy or incompetent staff: Employees who steal from the workplace, turn up late or don't sign in at all generate disharmony in the office. So soon as they see the tell-tale signs of untrustworthy and incompetent workers, administrators must weed out these employees. When allowed, other workers can start dropping their own standards as they see other people go unpunished for bad behaviour. Addressing issues like this as they occur will ensure a healthy, professional working environment.

Employee romances: co-worker relationships are bound to occur, but they should be avoided at all costs. Especially when there are relationships between bosses and their workers, problems arise. This can contribute to favoritism, which can be a major cause of interpersonal tension. Productivity and ethics can be profoundly affected by workplace relationships. If there is a relationship between workers, managers must be careful to eliminate the risk that the relationship will spill into the business environment. Kissing or holding hands between workers, for instance, during the working day is not only unprofessional, but it can also make other employees feel awkward. One explanation for marriages is if the relationship breaks down, because workers may still have to work nearby. This will adversely affect interaction and efficiency.