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ABSENTEEISM
The term absenteeism is used to refer to unauthorized absence of the
worker from his job. Absenteeism can be defined as failure of
employees to report for work when they are scheduled to work.
Employees who are away from work on recognized holidays, vacations,
approved leaves of absence, or leaves of absence allowed for under the
collective agreement provisions would not be included
1.1 About the Company:
Federal-Mogul Corporation is well established
Manuf act urer of worl dcl ass pi st ons, pi st on ri ngs, si nt ered
part s andcyl i nder l i ners coveri ng a wi de range of appl i cat i
ons i ncl udi ng t wo/ t hree- wheelers, cars, SUVs, tractors, light
commercial vehicles, heavy commercialvehicles, stationary engines
and high output locomotive diesel engines since 1899. The company
main emphasis is on customer satisfaction and the company
mission is Steadily moving towards leadership with piston with
vision strategy seeing it as the best way to leaders in business

1.2 Research Methodology:
Objective of the Research: The objective of the research is to
identify the rate of absenteeism and its causes of manpower and to
suggest various measures to reduce the rate of absenteeism
Data Collection and Statistical Tools: The sources of data for the
purpose of study is both primary and secondary
Sample Selection and Size: The population for the study comprised of
absentees for current year, the total sample 50 workers.
1.3 Absenteeism: Absenteeism is the practice or habit of being away
from duty unautheorisely and absentee is one who habitually stays
away from work.
Measurement of Absenteeism: Absenteeism can be find out by
absence rate method.
Causes of Absenteeism: The Royal Commission Labour observed that
high absenteeism among Indian labour is due to rural orientation and
their frequent urge for rural exodus. According to Acharaya In modern
industrial establishment the incidence of industrial fatigue, mal nutrition
and bad working conditions aggravate that feeling for change among
industrial worker and some time impel them to visit their village home
frequently for rest and relaxation.
Effects of Absenteeism on Industrial Progress: It is quite evident
that absenteeism is a common feature intangled industrial labour in
India. It hinders industrial growth and its effect in two fold: Loss to
workers and Loss to Employess
Guidelines and Measures for controlling Absenteeism: Absenteeism
is a disease that appears whenever a company fails to inoculate itself
through the use of sound management practices. To cure excessive
absenteeism, one has to know the exact causes and then examine the
available, workable and proven solutions to apply against those causes.
1.4 Analysis and Interpretation:
56% of t he workers at FMGI are worki ng f or more than 10
years whereas 36% are working for more than 5 yrs.
96% of the workers do not remain absent
1.5 Suggestions and Recommendations:
Absenteeism is a serious problem for management because it involves
heavy additional expenses. The management should take the following
measures to reduce the rate of absenteeism:-
Provide Incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Sickness Reporting
Return to Work Interview
Bradford factor can also be used to identify and cure excessive
absenteeism.
Organizing regular medical check up camps
Occaisional social gathering


Punjabi University,Patiala