Unit 1 - EB Culture

Question 1

What are the five (5) values of the Canadian Public Sector?

Answer 1

1. Respect for Democracy
2. Respect for people.
3. Integrity.
4. Stewardship
5. Excellence.

Question 2

What are the four (4) steps of the Ethical Reasoning Model?

Answer 2

1. Define the problem (can you act, must you act?).
2. Identify and analyze options (can you justify your actions?)
3. Consult resources (manager, protocols).
4. Act.

Question 3

What is meant by the ‘Continuum of Compromise’ as it relates to enforcement?

Answer 3

A range of unethical behavior.

Question 4

What is criminal commision?

Answer 4

An illegal act (e.g., ARI card to re-fuel a personal vehicle).

Question 5

What are administrative acts of commission?

Answer 5

Administrative violations related to internal policy (e.g., using a government vehicle during working hours to complete personal errands).

Question 6

What are acts of omission?

Answer 6

Inactions of officers which neglect their defined responsibilities.

Question 7

Why might an officer develop a sense of victimization?

Answer 7

An officer might develop a sense of ‘victimization’ if they are over-invested in their professional identity and under-invested in their personal identity. With little control over many aspects of an officer’s profession, this may result in an increased likelihood of feeling a lack of control leading to a sense of ‘victimization’.

Question 8

What is the Mental Health Continuum Model?

Answer 8

A range of categories used to label an individuals mental health wellness.

Question 9

What are the 4 categories within the Mental Health Continuum Model?

Answer 9

Healthy - Reacting - Injured - Ill