3rd Edition Chapter 9 Evaluation and Discipline

Question 1

Intended to help the employee recognize problems and make corrections to improve performance or behavior?

Answer 1

Positive Discipline

Question 2

Intended as punishment for unsatisfactory performance, unacceptable behavior, or failure to respond appropriately to positive discipline?

Answer 2

Negative Discipline

Question 3

What is considered the ultimate level of negative discipline for an employee?

Answer 3

Dismissal

Question 4

A formal written documentation of the fire fighter’s performance during the rating period?

Answer 4

Annual Performance Evaluation

Question 5

When is feedback on an individuals performance most effective delivered?

Answer 5

As soon as possible after an action or incident

Question 6

A moral, mental, and physical state in which all ranks respond to the will of the leader?

Answer 6

Discipline

Question 7

Based on encouraging and reinforcing appropriate behavior and desirable performance?

Answer 7

Positive Discipline

Question 8

Based on punishing inappropriate behavior or unacceptable performance?

Answer 8

Negative Discipline

Question 9

What is one of the most effective strategies within the realm of positive discipline?

Answer 9

Empowerment

Question 10

The first level of negative discipline, considered “informal” by many organizations?

Answer 10

Oral Reprimand, Warning, or Admonishment