Power sharing in progressive discipline: New rules of engagement arising from an Australian perspective

Chelliah, J; Pitsis, TS

Power sharing in progressive discipline: New rules of engagement arising from an Australian perspective

Chelliah, J

Pitsis, TS

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Publisher:: Academy of Taiwan Information Systems Research
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Contemporary Management Research, 2010, 6 (2), pp. 91 - 110
Issue Date:: 2010-01

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dc.contributor.author	Chelliah, J https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2351-3784	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Pitsis, TS	en_US
dc.date.issued	2010-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Contemporary Management Research, 2010, 6 (2), pp. 91 - 110	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1813-5498	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/14028
dc.description.abstract	The aim of this exploratory study is to apply the lens of power to the understanding of progressive discipline in Australian workplace contexts. Using data from the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, we analysed the outcomes of 78 unfair dismissal cases across 17 industries over a four-year period (1997-2000). We found that the application of progressive discipline on employees is concentrated around industry and occupational class. Specifically, it shows that occupational classes such as unskilled, skilled, and sales staff are more susceptible to disciplining by employers. It raises the awareness of the immense power the employer derives from the use of progressive discipline over employees and implications in the new environment of on-going labour deregulation and the lack of statutory intervention to ameliorate the growing power imbalance.	en_US
dc.publisher	Academy of Taiwan Information Systems Research	en_US
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dc.title	Power sharing in progressive discipline: New rules of engagement arising from an Australian perspective	en_US
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Abstract:

The aim of this exploratory study is to apply the lens of power to the understanding of progressive discipline in Australian workplace contexts. Using data from the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, we analysed the outcomes of 78 unfair dismissal cases across 17 industries over a four-year period (1997-2000). We found that the application of progressive discipline on employees is concentrated around industry and occupational class. Specifically, it shows that occupational classes such as unskilled, skilled, and sales staff are more susceptible to disciplining by employers. It raises the awareness of the immense power the employer derives from the use of progressive discipline over employees and implications in the new environment of on-going labour deregulation and the lack of statutory intervention to ameliorate the growing power imbalance.

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