13 Human Resource Management II Flashcards

(50 cards)

1
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Formal groups usually defined common goals in what

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In a written document

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2
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A friendship is what type of group

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Informal

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3
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A group May exhibit the following five essential characteristics

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Common finding interest. Group image/identity. Sense of continuity. Shared values. Roles within the group

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Finding interest within fire and emergency services groups may include

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Desire to serve community. Sense of professionalism. Sense of adventure. Affiliation with high-risk profession.

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One of the greatest influences on the success of the group is

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Group image

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Groups that have a positive self image, sometimes called esprit de corps, Tend to be

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Higher achievers

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Groups that like a positive image or identity tend to be

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Poor producers

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The influences that determine the company officers perception of his or her role are

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The role expectations of the organization.
Group members.
The officers own concept of what it means to be an officer

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The company officer should maintain a strong relationship and influence with the informal leader in order to maintain what

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Motivation satisfaction and performance of the larger group

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What are the five stages of development

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Forming. 
Storming. 
Norming . 
Performing. 
Adjourning
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Company officers who fail to control disruptive behavior will lose

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The respect of the other unit members

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12
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Behavior management begins with

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Prevention of disruptive behavior

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Company officers should also be familiar with the following ways to assist their subordinates behavioral management

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Counseling
coaching
providing peer assistance
mentoring

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14
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Periodic review of an organizations policies helps address

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Issues that may arise overtime

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Counseling involves resolving behavioral issues through such actions as

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Providing advice.
Recommending career path choices.
Providing professional development opportunities

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Informal attempts to correct inappropriate behavior are unsuccessful the company officer should

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Review and follow the organizations discipline policy

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17
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Disciplinary action becomes necessary, documentation of the situation will be critical in

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Supporting formal action

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18
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Coaching is the process of directing

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Individuals skills performance

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One formal coaching model contains the following four steps

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Describe current performance level.
Describe desired level.
Gain commitment for change.
Follow up commitment.

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20
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A process that involves having unit personnel assistant each other and learning team work or perfecting new skills

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Peer assistance

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Mentoring place is a subordinate under the guidance of

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The more experienced professional who acts as a tutor guide and motivator

22
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Personnel evaluation guidelines can be effective tools in the organizations management. Personnel evaluations must be

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Timely. Clearly stated. Nondiscriminatory. Consistent. Documented. Conducted by train supervisors. Objective.

23
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The organizations expectations for job performance should be established during

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During the initial meeting between company officer and subordinate

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Job performance evaluation is an opportunity to reinforce performance or generate change in order to meet expectations. Accomplishing this change usually involves

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Focusing on the positive accomplishments of the employee.
Involving the employee and setting goals and objectives is.
Creating an atmosphere where the employee can feel challenged and respected

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Who should sign the final performance evaluation
Both officer and employee
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Evaluations must be supported by
Documentation
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Grievance procedures are usually included in
The labor management agreement and for the organization policies and procedures
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All model grievance procedures contain the same general elements such as
``` Filing Period. Testimony. Witnesses. Representation. Review steps ```
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Disciplinary actions should be taken in a manner that is
Corrective, progressive, and lawful
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Discipline in the fire service is designed to do the following
``` Educate and train. Correct behavior. Provide positive motivation. Ensure compliance with policies. Provide direction ```
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Two types of basic discipline
Positive. Negative
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Positive or constructive discipline results when reasonable rules of conduct our establish and are
Fairly and consistently applied
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Negative discipline involves corrective action one employee
Disobeys the establish rules or performance requirements
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If violations are serious, the company officers continue the process of discipline
Up the chain of command
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Company officers must recognize during disciplinary action that employees are entitled to the following information and considerations
Written notice of proposed action. Reasons for proposed action. Copy of charges and material on which action is based. Rights to respond to authority initially imposing discipline.
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Progressive discipline usually starts with
Training and education
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Progressive leadership and participatory management can help ensure that punitive discipline is
Seldom used within the organization
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Progressive discipline usually involves the following three levels
Preventative action, oral reprimand. Corrective action, written reprimand. Punitive action
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What should preventative action start with
And individual counseling interview
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Corrective action or written reprimand, is applied when
And employee repeats a violation for which preventative action was taken commits a A serious violation
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How is corrective action always performed
In writing
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Punitive action is used when an employee continues to
Exhibit inappropriate behavior despite earlier corrective efforts or a very serious violation as first offense
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For punitive action, the range of sanctions May include
Written reprimand. Suspension. The motion. Termination. Prosecution
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In most organizations who is responsible for corrective and punitive actions
The administration
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During punitive action who might control what actions may be taken
Labor-management agreement
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To accomplish professional development company officers need to be sure that they understand what each employees
Career goals are
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Who should keep and maintain a matrix of professional development courses that each department member may require
Training division
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NFPA 1021 requires the fire officer ii to create what for a subordinate was preparing for promotional exam
A professional development plan
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Career professional development can be divided into three sections
Mastering and maintaining current knowledge and acquiring new skills. Preparing for promotion. Developing a long-range plan for career advancement
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In the company officer book a group is defined as
Two or more persons with common goals that may or may not be explicitly stated