NJROTC NS-4 Leadership and Ethics 1

Lesson Thinking Ethically: Communication Case Evaluation 2

In this lesson you will evaluate the communication case evaluation. 3 Lesson Goal

Learning Objectives 4 Read the communication case evaluation. Analyze the communication case evaluation. Complete the communication case evaluation response forms. Lesson 07.02

Warm-up Question CPS Question 1 Lesson

Introduction Communication should be automatic. Teamwork is critical for military success. The CO is responsible for correcting problems with communications. 6 Lesson 07.02

Teamwork & Communications Video 7 Lesson Select Video to Start or Pause

Lesson Assignment Read and analyze the Critical Case Evaluation. Decide what you would do. Record your response on the Case Evaluation Response form. 8 Lesson 07.02

Read and Analyze Read and analyze “Thinking Ethically: Communication” case evaluation on p. 87. Take notes on key facts. Ask questions. 9 Lesson 07.02

Communication Case Study Key facts: Strong lack of communication between O-3 and E-8. Subordinates could not use the chain of command. The O-3 did nothing to fix it – only made matters worse. 10 Lesson 07.02

Communication Case Study Key facts: The lack of 0-3 and E-8 communication resulted in routine fiascos. This training command unit lacked leadership by example. The O-3 and E-8 had feelings that can be described as “hatred.” 11 Lesson 07.02

Communication Case Study Key facts: The CO knows what is going on. The CO needs to take steps to fix the problem – now! 12 Lesson 07.02

Learning Check CPS Question 2 Lesson

Critical Case Evaluation Form Review the Critical Case Evaluation form on pp Review the questions on the form. 14 Lesson 07.02

Pressure Question: Is there pressure from peers, subordinates, seniors, or other sources to behave in an unethical manner? If yes, who or what is the source of the pressure? 15 Lesson 07.02

Question: Does the leader validate the facts and obtain clarification? If no, what action does the leader need to take? Seek the Truth 16 Lesson 07.02

Learning Check CPS Question 3 Lesson

Subordinates Question: Do the factors in the case affect subordinates and their perception of the leader? If yes, what effect is caused to the subordinates? 18 Lesson 07.02

Organization Question: Is an ethical work environment being maintained? If no, what action does the leader need to take? 19 Lesson 07.02

Know the Rules Question: Does the leader properly enforce the rules, regulations, or policies? If no, what action does the leader need to take? 20 Lesson 07.02

Additional Points Question: Are there any additional points to consider? 21 Lesson 07.02

Critical Case Evaluation Form Complete the Critical Case Evaluation form on pp. 88 – 89. Answer the questions on the form. 22 Lesson 07.02

Case Evaluation Response Form Complete the Critical Case Evaluation Response form on p. 90. Answer the question “What would you do and why?” 23 Lesson 07.02

Learning Check CPS Question 4 Lesson

Lesson Summary 25 In this lesson, you have: Read and analyzed Thinking Ethically: Communication case evaluation. Prepared answers to questions on the Communication Case Evaluation forms. Determined what you would do and why. Lesson 07.02

Next Step 26 In the following lesson (07.03), you will: Participate in a case evaluation class discussion. Read your answers to the questions. Explain what you would do and why. Lesson 07.02