Essay
Introduction
In case when the workplace dispute takes place between the employer and the employee, it is necessary to find out what lies behind it. No matter whether it is a grievance or disciplinary issue, it is of great importance to support and encourage both the employer and the employee to resolve the dispute the soonest and to do their best to preserve the working relationship with the due respectful attitude. The intent of this paper is to critically analyze a workplace dispute which means to identify the issue and offer a solution to remedy the situation.
Explanation of the Issue of the Problem
Let’s pretend that the workplace dispute under consideration is about some disciplinary matter.
A dispute over a disciplinary matter may result in negative outcomes for both the employer and the employee. If not solved, it might harm the working relationship, ‘affect morale, reduce productivity and ultimately undermine economic growth’ (“Resolving workplace disputes: A consultation”, 2011).
Analysis of the Information
For the employer, it is vital to understand that economic growth as his core priority is achievable only if the employee understands his duties and responsibilities, is acknowledged about possible sanctions and fines and is aware of the benefits on the other side of following the rules required.
For the employee, it is necessary to have a clear understanding of possible consequences or outcomes of the workplace dispute. It is also important to analyze personal expectations, actions and realize what the advantages and disadvantages of disciplinary breach are.
Analysis of Alternative Viewpoints or Conclusions
On the one hand, bringing the case to the tribunal might well prove who ‘the boss’ is. The employer may implement some formal disciplinary action or even dismiss a worker if there a valid reason to do so.
On the other hand, in order not to make a real mess of things, the employer should be strongly recommended
not to act in the heat of the moment but to find out what if the employee might have acted quite reasonably in the particular case when he breached some disciplinary rule.
As an employee, anyone may face disciplinary actions from the employer. In this case it might be of help
Personal or Summarized Conclusions and Proposed Decisions
Both the employer and the employee definitely have the right to escalate the problem, but would it really solve the issue forever? Will there be no other breach of rules ever? Will another workplace dispute of the kind never arise?
Detail analysis of the above mentioned workplace dispute issue resulted in conclusions that indicate the necessity to be more careful with the details of the workplace dispute and suggest proposed decisions to solve it:
be consistent,
do not let the emotions supersede the sense.
Otherwise, if not followed, it may bring negative consequences for both the parties.
Conclusion
Any workplace dispute may cost a company a lot of time, effort, money and even a reputation. In order not to escalate the conflict, it is much more effective to follow the Articles of Incorporation (if there are any), basic code of ethics and behavior in the society.
References
Resolving workplace disputes: A consultation. (2011). Tribunals Service. Department for Business Innovation and Skills. Retrieved from https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/31435/11-511-resolving-workplace-disputes-consultation.pdf
