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WorksheetsNJROTC Ethics and Accountability Worksheet
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
In an NJROTC competition, the scores are so close that one point could mean winning or losing. On the final event, a written test, you got the lowest possible grade without failing. When your instructor was reviewing the test answers, you noticed that he marked one answer correct that should have been wrong. Telling him he made a mistake will cause you to fail and could cause your squad to lose. What SHOULD you do?
Inform the teacher of his mistake, even if it means your squad loses.
Remain loyal to your squad and don't say anything.
Inform the teacher of his mistake after the competition is over.
Don't say anything but make it up later to the losing squad.
What best describes the word accountability?
ability to count
responsibler and explainable
easy and simple
honest and sincere
What is the best reason to avoid treating subordinates unethically?
Because they will report you to the COC if you do not
Because treating them fairly is the right thing to do
Because it looks good to your seniors
Because your peers will be jealous of you
Which biases are NOT ethical?
none are correct
Biases based on a person's gender.
Biases made based on a person's religion.
Biases made based on a person's race.
Leaders are expected to know all the laws governing their personnel to ensure they always know whether their actions are ethical or not.
False
True
Social scientists study how to help leaders discover new ways to motivate people. What is the name of this topic?
social engineering
group dynamics
Group solidarity
What characterizes an unhealthy identification with a group?
Group's mission becomes individual's mission
Constant wearing of group uniform
Individual loses own identity
Individual spends majority of time with group
Leaders can use the grapevine as an advantage for effective group communication.
True
False
You are a drill leader and you notice that a team member is having trouble executing a basic movement. The rest of your team has mastered the movement. Which THREE of the following actions are possible "good" choices?
A) You demonstrate the movement in front of the team again.
B) Ask a team member to come up front and demonstrate the movement
C) Call him/her out in front of the team and practice the movement.
D) Wait until after practice to pull the member aside for training.
Select the term that means a spirit of enthusiasm among members of a group for one another, their group, and its purposes.
Espiritu Santo
Team spirit
Esprit de corps
Self-esteem
What is an essential difference between commands and orders?
There is no difference
Commands can be long
Commands can be explained
Orders can be explained
Select the term that means having the good qualities of human beings, as kindness, mercy, or compassion.
Generations
Esprit de Corps
Humane
woke
Leaders can improve organization and administration by _______.
A. Discovering weaknesses of the organization
B. Ignoring the chain of command
C. Never issuing an order that is not going to be enforced
A and C above
Officers can strengthen their units through _______.
never being willing to compromise
adopt a negative attitude
positive and constructive criticism
A and B
Select the term that means the social environment in which a person or society operates.
socialism
group or friends of circle
society
Social fabric
When giving orders, it is acceptable to use a senior's name or rank to lend weight to your order and what is this order called?
true, a strong order
True, a lazy order
False, a strong order
False, a lazy order
Select the term that means a preconceived perception, opinion, or belief, usually not conforming to the true nature of something.
Stereotype
infraction
indoctrinate
Recognition
Select the term that means dominating or arrogant.
overbearing
sarcastic
leader
humane
Knowing the state of morale of your personnel is one technique for improving feelings of _____.
Security
readiness
production
Soundness
Select the term that means to express blame or disapproval.
Censure
Sarcastic
Approve
Infraction
Officers can develop good relationships with subordinates that include camaraderie and discipline.
True
False
You notice the NJROTC cadet Battalion Commander outside the school with his Shipmates. He is using bad language and talking disrespectfully of the Naval Science Officer. You discuss this with your fellow cadets and they all believe what happens off campus stays off campus. What should you do?
You do nothing. It's not your problem
Cadets' behavior both on and off duty must be the same, so you talk to SNSI about the incident
You talk to him but he ignores you and you do nothing more
Name 7 types of leadership techniques:
commands orders cooperation discipline security recognition and disregarding
commands orders cooperation discipline security recognition and organizing
commands orders cooperation discipline security recognition and blaming
How do you as the person in charge keep the security high for your people?
Keep your people well informed
Don't worry them with details that may affect them
Keep them quiet by not telling them anything
7 techniques to give recognition: Fill in the blank with the correct techniques.
give praise, work with your people, promote your people, be there for your people, espress interest, know your people, clean living place
give orders, ignore your people, criticize your people, avoid your people, show disinterest, forget your people, dirty living place
give gifts, work alone, demote your people, be absent, ignore interest, forget your people, messy living place
give punishment, work against your people, demote your people, be away from your people, show no interest, ignore your people, untidy living place
How do you improve your organizational administration?
Follow the chain of command and procedures
Place your own records into the admin computer
Insist that other do your admin work
Offer limited help to your admin officer.
How do leaders keep the respect of their subordinates?
Advancing through the ranks
Ignoring subordinates
Impeccable behavior
Being a good friend
Select the term that means the social environment in which a person or society operates.
Society
Social fabric
Friends circle
Group
What was the name of the Chief of Naval Operations who changed the navy to improve the Navy's morale after Vietnam
ADM Holloway
ADM Mckee
ADM Burke
ADM Zumwalt
What did ADM Zumwalt change for sailors?
Placed women into men's combat units
beards and uniform regulations
Allowed Vietnam protesters on bases
How important is it to do your job well even if no one is watching?
only important if you are getting paid
not important
It is a sign of good character
In the military, you have to handle sensitive information that requires special handling, what is a typical requirement?
C. you must have a need to know
A. lock yourself in a room before handling
B.You must have two person control
both C and B.are required.
As a person in charge of an operation, When unsure what must you do before completing the job or mission?
get the job done
verify the facts
Which word best describes a judgment or evaluation delivered to an individual with the purpose of improving that individual?
Both b and c
Equanimity
Constructive criticism
Destructive criticism
Once a senior officer’s decision has been made, what is the role of the staff officer?
Argue the validity of the decision
Delay execution of the decision
Ask as many questions as possible
Do their part to execute the decision
Why do seniors sometimes not follow the advice of staff officers?
Senior officers are taught to only use advice from other senior officers
Staff officers are not known for having common sense
Most staff officers are not capable of good advice
Seniors look at a larger picture than young officers are able to look at
Which standards are an integral part of a JROTC Cadet’s performance and future job?
Standards of training
All are part of the standard of performance
Standards of readiness
Standard of appearance
What must the young officer understand about counseling subordinates?
All subordinates should have the dedication to perform as directed
Not all subordinates have the ability to perform as directed
It is easy to motivate under-performing subordinates
All subordinates should have the ability to perform as directed
