Employee Conduct Violations

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Which of the following is NOT a factor considered by department directors when administering disciplinary action?

Employee's race (correct)

Willingness to improve

Intervals between offenses

Severity of behavior or offense

What is the definition of progressive discipline?

Administering discipline based on the length of City service

Administering more severe discipline for violations of the same type or multiple offenses of the same or different type over a period of time (correct)

Administering discipline based on the severity of the behavior or offense

Administering discipline without considering the intervals between offenses

What is the purpose of the City of Naples' personnel management?

To establish and secure cooperation in daily work operations

To address improper behavior

To maximize productivity

All of the above (correct)

Which type of disciplinary action is considered informal and not subject to the grievance procedure?

Verbal counseling Signup and view all the answers

What type of disciplinary action may be issued if previous warnings have not resolved the issues?

Suspension Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances may a demotion occur?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What action must be taken before a recommendation for discipline is submitted to a supervisor?

Complete and submit a written recommendation Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT considered a ground for formal disciplinary action according to the guidelines?

Display of antagonism towards supervisors or fellow employees Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a factor that a supervisor should take into consideration when determining the disciplinary action to be taken?

Employee's entire work history Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT considered an offense warranting disciplinary action according to the guidelines?

Failure to report absence from duty to supervisor within required time Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT considered a type of neglect of duty according to the guidelines?

Intentional falsification or misrepresentation of any record Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions should be taken after completing the review of a disciplinary recommendation?

Complete a Notice of Disciplinary Action and a Separation Report. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a pre-disciplinary hearing?

To provide the employee an opportunity to provide information regarding the disciplinary action. Signup and view all the answers

When can a pre-disciplinary hearing be held?

At least 24 hours after providing notice to the employee. Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in a Notice of Disciplinary Action?

Specific charges, an explanation of the reasons and circumstances surrounding the incident, and corrective measures to be taken. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a violation of the City's Workplace Violence Policy?

Failure to maintain physical health to perform job functions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a violation of the City's computer and/or computer network policy?

Failure to comply with the terms of the Employee Personal Computer Purchase Plan Participation and Loan Agreement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a violation related to solicitation during working hours?

Solicitation of public employees for any purpose Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a violation related to unauthorized recording or photographing?

Unauthorized videotaping, recording or photographing of another city employee Signup and view all the answers

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