Problem Justification Report

Researched Justification ReportNameInstitutionProblem StatementRoad works, late trains, broken alarm clocks; are just some of the valid excuses which employees give for coming late to work. However, in the corporate world, the competitiveness of the market does not know valid or fake lateness. Persistent staff lateness has the capacity to affect the productivity and profitability of the business adversely. There are many organizations which have bowed to competition because they could not keep up with strict timelines usually observed in the higher circles of business operations. Basically, lateness is the scenario where employees fail to report to work early so as to start their respective working day shifts on time. Overview of alternatives There are several alternatives that the management can undertake to resolve this problem. The first alternative is to initiate a clear lateness policy. The policy should have proper timekeeping standards about shift patterns and the working hours. The policy should as well set out the consequences of reckless and persistent lateness. Also, the new rules should state the disciplinary measures to be undertaken in the event that the rules are violated. Any working time misused has to be compensated and