NJROTC NS-4 Leadership and Ethics

Lesson 06.02 The Basics of Effective Communications: The Party Case Evaluation

In this lesson you will evaluate “The Party” case evaluation. Lesson Goal In this lesson you will evaluate “The Party” case evaluation.

Learning Objectives Read The Party case evaluation. Analyze The Party case evaluation. Complete The Party case evaluation response forms. Lesson 06.02

Warm-up Question CPS Question 1 Lesson 06.02

Introduction We must work to effectively communicate. This case study demonstrates the need for timely and effective communications. Both the senior and junior must take responsibility. Lesson 06.02

Lesson Assignment Read and analyze the Critical Case Evaluation. Decide what you would do. Record your response on the Case Evaluation Response form. Lesson 06.02

Read and Analyze Read and analyze “The Party” case evaluation on p. 74. Take notes on key facts. Ask questions. Lesson 06.02

The Party Key facts: The party was hosted by military personnel. Excess alcohol was consumed. Some personnel acted in a criminal fashion. Lesson 06.02

The Party Key facts: The actual crimes committed are not stated (minor or major). Complaints about a “wild affair” were made. The senior took no immediate action on the initial brief remark. Lesson 06.02

The Party Key facts: Major criminal offenses must be reported immediately to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). The subordinate did not actively pursue a follow-up of the initial remark or try to make the senior understand what went on. Lesson 06.02

The Party Key facts: The senior may have been looking the other way. The senior did not attempt to draw out additional details. Lesson 06.02

Learning Check CPS Question 2 Lesson 06.02

Critical Case Evaluation Form Review the Critical Case Evaluation form on pp. 76 – 77. Review the questions on the form. Lesson 06.02

Pressure Question: 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? Lesson 06.02

Seek the Truth Question: Does the leader validate the facts and obtain clarification? If no, what action does the leader need to take? Lesson 06.02

Learning Check CPS Question 3 Lesson 06.02

Subordinates Question: Do the factors in the case affect subordinates and their perception of the leader? If yes, what effect is caused to the subordinates? Lesson 06.02

Organization Question: Is an ethical work environment being maintained? If no, what action does the leader need to take? Lesson 06.02

Know the Rules Question: Does the leader properly enforce the rules, regulations, or policies? If no, what action does the leader need to take? Lesson 06.02

Additional Points Question: Are there any additional points to consider? Lesson 06.02

Critical Case Evaluation Form Complete the Critical Case Evaluation form on pp. 76 – 77. Answer the questions on the form. Lesson 06.02

Case Evaluation Response Form Complete the Critical Case Evaluation Response form on p. 78. Answer the question “What would you do and why?” Lesson 06.02

Learning Check CPS Question 4 Lesson 06.02

Lesson Summary In this lesson, you have: Read and analyzed “The Party” case evaluation. Prepared answers to questions on the Critical Case Evaluation forms. Determined what you would do and why. Lesson 06.02

Next Step In the following lesson (06.03), you will: Participate in a class discussion about “The Party.” Read your answers to the questions. Explain what you would do and why. Lesson 06.02