Progressive Discipline (WEEK 5) Flashcards
What is the primary reasoning for the discipline action in progressive discipline?
Corrective Action
What is the most important aspect of progressive discipline?
Good Documentation
What concept is important to remember when documenting?
Specification
Whats the most effective technique in the prevention stage?
Motivation
Why should you print out a corrective interview sheet before an interview?
-It is a source for documentation
-So you can site specific details of poor performance
-You know how the interview will flow
-So you can remember what to say
(ALL OF THE ABOVE)
What type of action is the ONLY formal action?
Adverse Action
(True / False)
The formal phases of progressive discipline is Adverse and Corrective
False
Adverse is the only formal phase
In the following which is NOT one of the techniques used for correcting FF behavior =?
ADVERSE ACTION (The five correct techniques are - Training, EAP, Verbal instruction, reminders and monitoring)
(Training, EAP, Verbal instruction, reminders and monitoring)
If the above methods DONT work your next option is….?
Conduct a corrective interview
(True / False)
In the working file Firefighters do not have the right to check whats inside it.
FALSE
Firefighters do have the right to see what is in their file at anytime
Information in the working file should be used for what?
Performance evaluations, seasonal evaluations and probational reviews
GC (Government Code) Section 19572, 24 Lawful reasons or charges for discipline are also know as….?
Causes Defined
What are the FIVE TYPES of Adverse Action?
- Reprimand (Formal written warning)
- Suspension (Based on operational need)
- Reduction in Pay (Percentage)
- Demotion (Temporary or Permanent)
- Dismissal (From State Service)
