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What are the various reasons for absenteeism?
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The causes of absenteeism in general are as variegated and numerous as human beings themselves. They can, however, be classified as under:
1. Personal Factors, such as age, marital status, health, education, vices, hobbies and extracurricular activities.
2. Work environments, such as working conditions, relations with co-workers, relations with superiors and attitude towards job.
3. Home conditions, such as distance from residence, mode of conveyance, family si/.e, problems and responsibilities.
4. Economic factors, such as subsidiary economic interests.
5. Regional factors, such as legislation, politics, geographical situation.
6. Organisational factors, such as type and size of the company, assigned work-load, nature of work, shift arrangements, management attitudes, personnel policies, supervisory quality, leave facilities, fringe and medical benefits.
7. Social factors, such as region, community obligations, customs, festivals, marriages, deaths and funerals.
