Discuss some of the possible reasons for absenteeism and how it might be reduce?

Question

Using the MARS model (Motivation, Ability, Role perception & Situational factors) as well as your knowledge for absenteeism behavior.

Answer 1

Motavated: People are not motivated to come to work since they don't feel a sense of self-satifaction in completing their tasks, they don't see room for advancement, don't feel that they are getting paid enough, and don't like their co-workers (or more likely their boss).

Situational: Child sick, bad weather (snow)

Ways to combat absenteeism: There needs to be consequences for not showing up to work and mgmt needs to give out the consequences fairly. (Not just to people they want to get rid of.) A reward program or bonus for perfect attendance. Create a fun (yet effective) work environment where people want to come to work.