1. NJROTC NS-4 Leadership and Ethics

2. Lesson 05.02 Thinking Ethically: The Weak Lieutenant Case Evaluation

3. Lesson Goal
In this lesson you will evaluate “The Weak Lieutenant” case evaluation.

4. Learning Objectives
Evaluate “Thinking Ethically: The Weak Lieutenant” case evaluation.
Read The Weak Lieutenant case evaluation.
Analyze The Weak Lieutenant case evaluation.
Complete The Weak Lieutenant evaluation response forms.
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5. Lesson Overview
The previous lesson discussed the proper use of criticism.
This case study demonstrates the effect of criticism and unethical behavior.
Both individual careers and unit readiness are affected.
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6. Warm-up Question
CPS Questions 1
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7. Review Questions
Discuss review questions in the student handout, p. 61.
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8. Introduction You may end up in situations that require action.
Your handling may affect your or someone else’s career.
Inaction could affect morale or mission readiness.
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9. Read and Analyze
Read and analyze “The Weak Lieutenant” case evaluation on pp
Take notes on key personnel and key facts.
Ask questions.
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10. Key Personnel Marine First Lieutenant (O-2) Newly promoted
Recently assigned
Marine Captain (O-3)
Commanding Officer of Rifle Company
Lacked rapport with subordinates
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11. Key Term Rapport means:
relations marked by harmony, conformity, accord or affinity.
good professional working relationship built on mutual trust, honesty and integrity.
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12. Key Personnel Marine First Lieutenant (O-2)
Executive Officer
Lacked confidence
Marine Lieutenant (O-1 or O-2)
Big, athletic, imposing
Weak knowledge
Unethical and manipulative
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13. Key Facts Marine Rifle Company Training to deploy on Navy ship
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14. Key Facts Situation: Marine XO was bad mouthing his CO.
The weak and unethical Marine Lieutenant:
Manipulated the XO.
Bragged about his unethical behavior.
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15. Key Facts The Weak LT: Divided the Marines into 3 groups.
Admitted to going through CO’s personal files.
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16. Key Facts When confronted weak LT: Would not accept criticism.
Tried to intimidate and wreck other LT.
Tried to ostracize other LT.
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17. Learning Check
CPS Questions 2 & 3
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18. Select Video to Start or Pause
Ethics Video
Select Video to Start or Pause
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19. Critical Case Evaluation Form
Review the Critical Case Evaluation form on pp. 64 – 65.
Review the questions on the form.
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20. Pressure
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?
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21. Seek the Truth
Does the leader validate the facts and obtain clarification?
If no, what action does the leader need to take?
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22. Subordinates
Do the factors in the case affect subordinates and their perception of the leader?
If yes, what effect is caused to the subordinates?
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23. Organization Is an ethical work environment being maintained?
If no, what action does the leader need to take?
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24. Know the Rules/Additional Points
Does the leader properly enforce the rules, regulations, or policies?
If no, what action does the leader need to take?
Are there any additional points to consider?
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25. Learning Check
CPS Questions 4 & 5
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26. Critical Case Evaluation Form
Complete the Critical Case Evaluation form on pp. 64 – 65.
Answer the questions on the form.
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27. Case Evaluation Response Form
Complete the Critical Case Evaluation Response form on p. 66.
Answer the question “What would you do and why?”
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28. Lesson Summary In this lesson, you have:
Read and analyzed “The Weak Lieutenant” case evaluation.
Prepared answers to questions on the Critical Case Evaluation forms.
Determined what you would do and why.
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29. Next Lesson In the following lesson (05.03), you will:
Participate in a class discussion about “The Weak Lieutenant.”
Read your answers to the questions.
Explain what you would do and why.
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