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What is the main purpose of the Romoeville Fire Department's policy on pranks, hazing, and bullying?
What is the main purpose of the Romoeville Fire Department's policy on pranks, hazing, and bullying?
- To increase civil liability for employees
- To prevent workplace and work-related hazing and bullying (correct)
- To allow work-related pranks that are not against the law
- To create legal risks for the department
According to the policy, what happens if an employee violates the no tolerance policy on hazing and bullying?
According to the policy, what happens if an employee violates the no tolerance policy on hazing and bullying?
- The employee will be terminated immediately
- The employee will receive a warning letter
- The employee can be subject to nonjudicial administrative action (correct)
- The employee will face civil liability charges
How does the Romoeville Fire Department view work-related pranks?
How does the Romoeville Fire Department view work-related pranks?
- Considered a team-building activity
- Tolerated if they are harmless
- Not tolerated if they violate any laws, rules, or policies (correct)
- Encouraged as long as they do not violate any laws
In case of a conflict between the Departmental Policy and the Village Handbook, which one takes precedence according to the text?
In case of a conflict between the Departmental Policy and the Village Handbook, which one takes precedence according to the text?
What is one potential consequence of workplace bullying or hazing as mentioned in the text?
What is one potential consequence of workplace bullying or hazing as mentioned in the text?
How does the Romoeville Fire Department define its stance toward hazing within the department?
How does the Romoeville Fire Department define its stance toward hazing within the department?
What action should a member take if they believe they are being bullied or hazed?
What action should a member take if they believe they are being bullied or hazed?
Which of the following is considered a form of cyberbullying according to the text?
Which of the following is considered a form of cyberbullying according to the text?
What should a target of hazing or bullying do if the member refuses to stop?
What should a target of hazing or bullying do if the member refuses to stop?
How should reports of workplace bullying or hazing be treated according to the text?
How should reports of workplace bullying or hazing be treated according to the text?
What is the recommended course of action if a member is uncomfortable reporting harassment to their immediate supervisor?
What is the recommended course of action if a member is uncomfortable reporting harassment to their immediate supervisor?
Which statement is true regarding workplace bullying or hazing in relation to department rules?
Which statement is true regarding workplace bullying or hazing in relation to department rules?
Which of the following is an example of behavior that constitutes bullying?
Which of the following is an example of behavior that constitutes bullying?
What is the affirmative obligation of officers when observing bullying, hazing, or pranks that violate laws or department regulations?
What is the affirmative obligation of officers when observing bullying, hazing, or pranks that violate laws or department regulations?
Which of the following is NOT considered an act constituting bullying?
Which of the following is NOT considered an act constituting bullying?
In what way can hazing be defined?
In what way can hazing be defined?
What consequences do officers face if they fail to intervene in bullying, hazing, or pranks?
What consequences do officers face if they fail to intervene in bullying, hazing, or pranks?
Which of the following is NOT an example of behavior that constitutes bullying?
Which of the following is NOT an example of behavior that constitutes bullying?
What disciplinary action may supervisors face if they fail to enforce the policy on workplace bullying or hazing?
What disciplinary action may supervisors face if they fail to enforce the policy on workplace bullying or hazing?
What is the consequence for members who are retaliated against for reporting workplace bullying incidents?
What is the consequence for members who are retaliated against for reporting workplace bullying incidents?
What is the consequence of retaliation against a member who supports another member reporting workplace bullying?
What is the consequence of retaliation against a member who supports another member reporting workplace bullying?
In what circumstances can supervisors be subject to termination from employment?
In what circumstances can supervisors be subject to termination from employment?
What is the consequence of retaliation against a member who reports a prank that violates any department rule?
What is the consequence of retaliation against a member who reports a prank that violates any department rule?
What is the definition of bullying according to the text?
What is the definition of bullying according to the text?
Which of the following is false concerning hazing and bullying according to the manual?
Which of the following is false concerning hazing and bullying according to the manual?
According to department policy, when should fire department personnel not engage in hazing and bullying?
According to department policy, when should fire department personnel not engage in hazing and bullying?
What is the general characteristic of a prank as defined in the text?
What is the general characteristic of a prank as defined in the text?
According to the manual, what is the primary factor involved in bullying?
According to the manual, what is the primary factor involved in bullying?
Which of the following best describes hazing based on the information provided?
Which of the following best describes hazing based on the information provided?
