NJROTC NS-4 Leadership and Ethics 1

Lesson Thinking Ethically: The Weak Lieutenant Case Evaluation 2

In this lesson you will evaluate “The Weak Lieutenant” case evaluation. 3 Lesson Goal

Learning Objectives 4 Lesson Evaluate “Thinking Ethically: The Weak Lieutenant” case evaluation. Read The Weak Lieutenant case evaluation. Analyze The Weak Lieutenant case evaluation. Complete The Weak Lieutenant evaluation response forms.

5 Lesson Lesson Overview The previous lesson discussed the proper use of criticism. This case study demonstrates the effect of criticism and unethical behavior. Both individual careers and unit readiness are affected.

Warm-up Question CPS Questions 1 Lesson

Review Questions Discuss review questions in the student handout, p Lesson 05.02

Introduction You may end up in situations that require action. Your handling may affect your or someone else’s career. Inaction could affect morale or mission readiness. 8 Lesson 05.02

Read and analyze “The Weak Lieutenant” case evaluation on pp Take notes on key personnel and key facts. Ask questions. Read and Analyze 9

Key Personnel 10 Lesson Marine First Lieutenant (O-2) – Newly promoted – Recently assigned Marine Captain (O-3) – Commanding Officer of Rifle Company – Lacked rapport with subordinates

Key Term 11 Lesson Rapport means: relations marked by harmony, conformity, accord or affinity. good professional working relationship built on mutual trust, honesty and integrity.

Key Personnel 12 Lesson Marine First Lieutenant (O-2) – Executive Officer – Lacked confidence Marine Lieutenant (O-1 or O-2) – Big, athletic, imposing – Weak knowledge – Unethical and manipulative

Key Facts Marine Rifle Company Training to deploy on Navy ship 13 Lesson 05.02

Key Facts Situation: Marine XO was bad mouthing his CO. The weak and unethical Marine Lieutenant: – Manipulated the XO. – Bragged about his unethical behavior. 14 Lesson 05.02

Key Facts The Weak LT: Divided the Marines into 3 groups. Admitted to going through CO’s personal files. 15 Lesson 05.02

Key Facts When confronted weak LT: Would not accept criticism. Tried to intimidate and wreck other LT. Tried to ostracize other LT. 16 Lesson 05.02

Learning Check CPS Questions 2 & 3 Lesson

Ethics Video 18 Lesson Select Video to Start or Pause

Lesson Critical Case Evaluation Form Review the Critical Case Evaluation form on pp. 64 – 65. Review the questions on the form. 19

Lesson Pressure Is there pressure from peers, subordinates, seniors, or other sources to behave in an unethical manner? If yes, who or what is the source of the pressure? 20

Lesson Seek the Truth Does the leader validate the facts and obtain clarification? If no, what action does the leader need to take? 21

Lesson Subordinates Do the factors in the case affect subordinates and their perception of the leader? If yes, what effect is caused to the subordinates? 22

Lesson Organization Is an ethical work environment being maintained? If no, what action does the leader need to take? 23

Lesson Know the Rules/Additional Points Does the leader properly enforce the rules, regulations, or policies? If no, what action does the leader need to take? Are there any additional points to consider? 24

Learning Check CPS Questions 4 & 5 Lesson

Lesson Critical Case Evaluation Form Complete the Critical Case Evaluation form on pp. 64 – 65. Answer the questions on the form. 26

Lesson Case Evaluation Response Form Complete the Critical Case Evaluation Response form on p. 66. Answer the question “What would you do and why?” 27

Lesson Lesson Summary In this lesson, you have: Read and analyzed “The Weak Lieutenant” case evaluation. Prepared answers to questions on the Critical Case Evaluation forms. Determined what you would do and why. 28

Lesson Next Lesson In the following lesson (05.03), you will: Participate in a class discussion about “The Weak Lieutenant.” Read your answers to the questions. Explain what you would do and why. 29