Chapter 10 Discipline

Question 1

Discipline is often though of in a limited sense of punishment however,

Answer 1

The term means more nearly instructing teaching and training. Poor discipline is the result of poor leadership. The ability to maintain a high level of discipline is probably the single most important characteristic of the strong leader.

Question 2

What are the different kinds of discipline?

Answer 2

Positive, negative,

Question 3

What is positive discipline

Answer 3

Used to correct deficiencies without invoking punishment

Question 4

Negative discipline is

Answer 4

Discipline that takes the form of punishment.

Question 5

What is the order of severity of discipline?

Answer 5

Oral, written, disciplinary layoff or suspension, discharge

Question 6

The use of negative discipline should be used for?

Answer 6

The unadjusted, discontented, nonconformist who has not been amenable to other more positive methods

Question 7

How do you combat the adverse effects of discipline

Answer 7

Promptly, intelligently, fairly, and consistently

Question 8

What are the requisites of punishment?

Answer 8

Certainty
Swiftness
Fairness / impartiality
Consistency 
Deterrence for others

Question 9

What is upward discipline?

Answer 9

When subordinates thwart leadership

Question 10

What is morale?

Answer 10

The state of the mind reflecting the degree to which an individual has confidence in the members of his group and the organization.

Question 11

How can morale be measured?

Answer 11

By factors such as teh quality or quantity of work, the rate of turnover, the number of disciplinary cases, the number or bickering and arguments, careless use of equipment, misuse of sick time,

Most obvious is the appearance of personnel

Question 12

What is the primary objective of complaint investigation?

Answer 12

Protect the integrity and reputation of the force, to protect the public interest, and to protect the accused employee from unjust accusation. Sunshine is the best disinfectant. Openness serves as an antidote to suspicion and distrust.

Question 13

What is Vicarious liability and respondent superior?

Answer 13

Under the doctrine of respondent superior a public entity is liable for the wrongful acts or omissions of its employees who are acting within the scope of their employment. This is the essence of vicarious liability.