Learning Plan 7 Assignment Controlling Absenteeism

Learning Plan 7 Assignment: "Controlling Absenteeism" Case StudyBinyam Worku05/11/20161. What additional information should Anna attempt to obtain regarding the absenteeism problem?Anna should attempt to obtain more information on possible causes of the higher rate of absenteeism in the pediatrics department. Possible underlying factors could include feeling harassed by employer, burnout, stress and low morale. It is possible that the staffs in the pediatrics department are overworked or are exposed to a stressful workplace environment. It is therefore important that Anna finds out if there are underlying environmental factors to absenteeism. Anna should also attempt to obtain information that would indicate whether the staffs are motivated. Low morale and lack of motivation cause job disengagement and high rates of absenteeism on flimsy excuses. Anna should also attempt to find more information on her predecessor’s leadership style to establish whether poor management practices is an underlying cause of high staff absenteeism rates in the pediatrics department.2. Advise Anna on the steps she should take to control absenteeism.Anna should first recognize that absenteeism cannot be eliminated in total as some absences are completely legitimate. She should set