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61 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 61
Affirmative Action
Affirmative Action focuses on prevention and/or correcting discriminatory practices concerned
with numbers of minorities and women. It is an attempt to rectify past discrimination against
certain
groups of people. It requires that organizations affirmatively
seek them out; however, it does not set goals or require that individuals be hired.
In the human relations arena which term focuses on preventing and/or correcting
discriminatory practices concerned with numbers of minorities and women and is an
attempt to rectify past discrimination against certain groups of people?
What is the main barrier to implementing inclusive policies in the workplace?
What term defines taking or threatening to take an unfavorable personnel action or
withholding or threatening to withhold a favorable personnel action?
For the demographic display of data in the DEOCS report, what respondents are included
in the majority category?
,Term 2 of 61
What are three disadvantages when trying to analyze records and reports during an OA?
An EOA must demonstrate proficiency in the following other characteristics or work styles:
a. Professionalism
b. Objectivity
c. Maturity
d. Open-mindedness
Advantages of records and reports:
1. Unchangeable (if available)
2. Easily expressed for comparison (ratio, percentage, etc.)
3. Easily accessible
4. Easily interpreted and compared with other data sources
Disadvantages of records and reports:
1. Might not be available
2. Might not be accurate
3. Might require extensive search of records to obtain needed data.
Disadvantages of using observation (I pg 6-8)
a. Interpretation/coding is required to use data. As observations move away from the more
structured formats, interpretations and coding must be used in order to compile the data.
This process is time-consuming and requires some skill. If you hire an expert or outside
consultant, it can become expensive. Thus, as with interviews, coding and interpretation can
be expensive, requires time, and can be a source of bias
,Definition 3 of 61
Basis to Conduct an Organizational Assessment
There are many reasons (basis) to conduct an "Organizational Assessment" they are:
1. Directed by higher authority
a. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
b. USD Memo (25 July 2013)
2. Commander-requested
3. Following regulatory requirements:
a. Army - AR 600-20 Chapter 6 (30 days after assuming command, six month point, annually
thereafter)
b. Navy - OPNAVINST 5354.1F (90 days after assuming command, annually thereafter)
c. Air Force - AFI 36-2706 (120 days after assuming command,, annually thereafter)
d. Marines - MCOP 5354.1D (90 days after assuming command, annually thereafter)
e. Coast Guard - COMDTINST M5350.4 within 120 days after change of command and annually
thereafter.
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4. An OA is not used:
a. In place of a complaint/incident clarification/investigation
b. To determine the competency level of an individual
c. As a mechanism to terminate employment
List three reasons (basis) to conduct to an Organizational Assessment.
, List 5 barriers to diversity management.
What is the role of the project officer for special observance?
What is perhaps the single most important element of successful management
improvement initiatives?
Definition 4 of 61
1. Advisor: An EOA provides advice to commanders on the EO program, its policies, procedures,
and
issues that affect the EO climate of a unit. In addition, the EOA provides guidance and assistance
to commanders, unit leaders, service members, subordinate commands and civilian employees.
2. Trainer and Educator: An EOA trains and educates commanders, leaders, and service members
on
the EO program, policies, procedures, and issues that impact the EO climate and unit readiness.
3. Assessor: An EOA assists commanders and other leaders on assessing the EO climate of a unit
or
organization including determining whether the climate is healthy and positive. The EOA will also
provide recommended action to improve unhealthy or negative climates.
4. Change Agent: An EOA is the commander's change agent for implementing changes to the
EO program and other related areas that affect the command climate of the organization.
List three reasons (basis) to conduct to an Organizational Assessment.
What are the three principal difficulties with goal-based ethics?
Self Added Review Item
EOA Proficiencies
Self Added Review Item
Roles and Responsibilities
61 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 61
Affirmative Action
Affirmative Action focuses on prevention and/or correcting discriminatory practices concerned
with numbers of minorities and women. It is an attempt to rectify past discrimination against
certain
groups of people. It requires that organizations affirmatively
seek them out; however, it does not set goals or require that individuals be hired.
In the human relations arena which term focuses on preventing and/or correcting
discriminatory practices concerned with numbers of minorities and women and is an
attempt to rectify past discrimination against certain groups of people?
What is the main barrier to implementing inclusive policies in the workplace?
What term defines taking or threatening to take an unfavorable personnel action or
withholding or threatening to withhold a favorable personnel action?
For the demographic display of data in the DEOCS report, what respondents are included
in the majority category?
,Term 2 of 61
What are three disadvantages when trying to analyze records and reports during an OA?
An EOA must demonstrate proficiency in the following other characteristics or work styles:
a. Professionalism
b. Objectivity
c. Maturity
d. Open-mindedness
Advantages of records and reports:
1. Unchangeable (if available)
2. Easily expressed for comparison (ratio, percentage, etc.)
3. Easily accessible
4. Easily interpreted and compared with other data sources
Disadvantages of records and reports:
1. Might not be available
2. Might not be accurate
3. Might require extensive search of records to obtain needed data.
Disadvantages of using observation (I pg 6-8)
a. Interpretation/coding is required to use data. As observations move away from the more
structured formats, interpretations and coding must be used in order to compile the data.
This process is time-consuming and requires some skill. If you hire an expert or outside
consultant, it can become expensive. Thus, as with interviews, coding and interpretation can
be expensive, requires time, and can be a source of bias
,Definition 3 of 61
Basis to Conduct an Organizational Assessment
There are many reasons (basis) to conduct an "Organizational Assessment" they are:
1. Directed by higher authority
a. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
b. USD Memo (25 July 2013)
2. Commander-requested
3. Following regulatory requirements:
a. Army - AR 600-20 Chapter 6 (30 days after assuming command, six month point, annually
thereafter)
b. Navy - OPNAVINST 5354.1F (90 days after assuming command, annually thereafter)
c. Air Force - AFI 36-2706 (120 days after assuming command,, annually thereafter)
d. Marines - MCOP 5354.1D (90 days after assuming command, annually thereafter)
e. Coast Guard - COMDTINST M5350.4 within 120 days after change of command and annually
thereafter.
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4. An OA is not used:
a. In place of a complaint/incident clarification/investigation
b. To determine the competency level of an individual
c. As a mechanism to terminate employment
List three reasons (basis) to conduct to an Organizational Assessment.
, List 5 barriers to diversity management.
What is the role of the project officer for special observance?
What is perhaps the single most important element of successful management
improvement initiatives?
Definition 4 of 61
1. Advisor: An EOA provides advice to commanders on the EO program, its policies, procedures,
and
issues that affect the EO climate of a unit. In addition, the EOA provides guidance and assistance
to commanders, unit leaders, service members, subordinate commands and civilian employees.
2. Trainer and Educator: An EOA trains and educates commanders, leaders, and service members
on
the EO program, policies, procedures, and issues that impact the EO climate and unit readiness.
3. Assessor: An EOA assists commanders and other leaders on assessing the EO climate of a unit
or
organization including determining whether the climate is healthy and positive. The EOA will also
provide recommended action to improve unhealthy or negative climates.
4. Change Agent: An EOA is the commander's change agent for implementing changes to the
EO program and other related areas that affect the command climate of the organization.
List three reasons (basis) to conduct to an Organizational Assessment.
What are the three principal difficulties with goal-based ethics?
Self Added Review Item
EOA Proficiencies
Self Added Review Item
Roles and Responsibilities
