Disciplinary problems are unproductive hurdles to the organization. Rather they hinder the smooth operation of organizational activities. Hence, such problems need to be addressed timely. Main causes of disciplinary problems are as follows:
1. Defective recruitment selection and socialization of employees.
2. Inappropriate and inadequate organizational values and norms established by the organization.
3. Defective evaluation of employees by supervisors.
4. Defective communication system may create such disciplinary problems. Defective communication means, lack of two-way communications.
5. Defective leadership by managers.
6. Defective supervision or lack of supervision at work.
7. The 'divide and rule' policy practiced by the managers.
8. Bad and unpleasant working environment.
9. Discrimination of employees at work.
10. Lack of delegation of authority and assignment of responsibility.
11. Improper coordination work.
12. Lack of timely address of employees problem.
13. Entry of different employees with different backgrounds, skills and experiences.
14. Lack of proper training and skill development programs at work.
15. Carelessness of work.