Method and apparatus for a mechanized attendance management system
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1. A computerized method for managing an attendance, comprising:
- evaluating an attendance trend among a plurality of data objects having a relationship;
recommending an action affecting the attendance trend; and
evaluating the effectiveness of the action in affecting the attendance trend.
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Abstract
A plurality of data objects are created relating to employee attendance, each data object having a potential relation with one of more other data objects. A trend among individual employees or groups of employees using among a plurality of data objects is evaluated. A course of action is recommended so as to affect the trend. A simple or multi-layered course of action can be recommended as to affect attendance trends. A supervisor is advised of the disciplinary action according to a company policy. Adherence to or deviation from the policy is tracked. The results of policy enforcement are evaluated to determine an effectiveness of the policy.
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1. A computerized method for managing an attendance, comprising:
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evaluating an attendance trend among a plurality of data objects having a relationship;
recommending an action affecting the attendance trend; and
evaluating the effectiveness of the action in affecting the attendance trend. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer readable medium containing computer instructions that when executed by a computer perform a method for managing an attendance trend, comprising:
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evaluating an attendance trend among a plurality of data objects having a relationship;
recommending an action affecting the attendance trend; and
evaluating the effectiveness of the action in affecting the attendance trend. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. An apparatus for managing an attendance trend, comprising:
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a processor which evaluates an attendance trend among a plurality of data objects having a relationship; and
a memory for storing data objects in the plurality of data objects, wherein the processor accesses the data objects and recommends an action affecting the attendance trend and evaluates the effectiveness of the recommended action in affecting the attendance trend. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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