What are the advantages of handling problematic situations in an organization based on established personnel policies as opposed to addressing incidents on a case-by-case basis?

Developing and administering personnel policies in an organization is important for multiple reasons that overshadow addressing incidents on a case-to-case basis. Such policies play an important role in outlining for the organizations and employees to be specific in their responsibilities and expectations. They also provide a clear outline of the consequences of violating the rules and regulations of the organization.

1. Using clearly outlined personnel policies can ensure that employees are held responsible and accountable for their actions and decisions because of clear guidelines.
2. Such policies establish standards that all employees have to live up to, establishing a criterion for decision making rather than relying on subjective opinions. This promotes objectivity and impartiality that prevents bias,
3. Such policies can help employees stay committed to transparency and fairness in the organization.
4. Such policies also empower employees with a strong understanding of ways to deal with problematic situations. They are empowered with a strong understanding of what is expected of them and the consequences of their decisions and actions.

Creating and administering personal policies is more advantageous than dealing with incidents on a case-to-case basis. This is because:

1. A case-to-case approach is inefficient because addressing situations individually is time-consuming.
2. It can also lead to inconsistent decisions and actions in the organizations because they are mostly based on subjective opinions, which can also be significantly biased.
3. Such an approach can also lead to confusion because employees lack a clear guideline of what is expected of them and the consequences of their decisions and actions.

Establishing and administering personnel policies is better than dealing with incidents on a case-to-case basis because situations can be handled consistently, fairly, and objectively.