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Types of Discipline
 
Discipline among employees can be achieved in two ways, either 
through rewards or through penalties. Based on this, discipline can be 
classified into two types:
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ӹ Self-imposed or positive discipline
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ӹ Enforced or negative discipline
If employees are motivated through rewards, appreciation, 
constructive support, reinforcement or approved personnel actions to 
conform to organizational rules and regulations, it is termed as “Positive 
Discipline”. The attitude and mindset of the employees is developed to 
ensure that they willingly conform to the rules and regulations of the 
organization.
If employees are forced to follow the rules and regulations 
of the organization by inducing fear in them, then it is referred to as 
“Negative Discipline”. In this type of discipline, the employees fear 
loss of promotion, an increment or a job and therefore reluctantly and 
unwillingly try to conform to the organizational rules.
Organizations should use negative discipline only when it is 
extremely essential. All efforts should be made to ensure a discipline 
through a positive approach, so that employees are motivated to perform 
as per the disciplinary standards laid out by the organization.