Riccucci, Norma M. <br/><br/>
Nonpunitive discipline in the public sector 

 - New York :  Marcel Dekker,  1988 
<br/><br/> This article addresses the operation and importance of nonpunitive approaches to discipline in the public sector. One such approach, known as Positive Discipline (PD) is specifically addressed. An Examination of the application and effectiveness of PD to Pinellas County, Florida indicates that PD has improved the state of discipline in the County, Nonpunitive approaches to discipline such as PD deserve greater attention from government employers because they can influence employee commitment to and hence the overall effectiveness of the organization