Reasons for demotion

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What all can be the causes of demotion?

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Following are the important causes of demotion:

(1) When there is a mistake in staffing i.e., a person is promoted wrongly.

(2) If the employee is not performing well on the job, he may be demoted to a lower job suited to his qualifications.

(3) Demotion is also used as a disciplinary measure.

(4) When some departments are combined and jobs eliminated employees are often required to accept lower position.

(5) When because of a change in technology, methods and practices old hands are unable to adjust.