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Unit VI Project

Unit VI Project

Q • Weight: 11% of course grade • Grading Rubric Instructions Read the following case summary regarding a hazing and harassment incident at a fire department. Make sure to also click on the link to the actual complaint at the end of the summary. Varone, C. (2020, June 18). LAFD sued by former firefighter over hazing and harassment. Fire Law Blog. https://www.firelawblog.com/2020/06/18/lafd-sued-by-former-firefighter-over-hazing-and-harassment/ Note: This case has not been adjudicated, and as such, it is acknowledged that allegations in the case study at the time have not been proven by a court decision. After reading the case summary and related court filing, consider the case in the context of the material presented in this unit. Write a response to the case that includes your thoughts about what behaviors are present and/or not present that lead to an incident of this type occurring within your fire and emergency services organization (FESO). If you are not currently employed by a FESO, you can use a local one or one of interest to you. Be sure to address the prompts below. ? What are your thoughts on the severity of the described behavior? ? If the allegations are true, what or who should be held accountable, if any? What would accountability look like? ? How can you apply what you have learned in the unit lesson video and the chapter reading to the allegations of this case? This includes the following elements: o conflict management and fair discipline principles and o management behaviors that lead to positive labor relations. ? How can this type of organizational crisis be avoided in your FESO? Your response must be at least two pages in length, and you must use at least the textbook in your response. Adhere to APA Style when formatting the paper and creating citations and references for this assignment. Resources The following resource(s) may help you with this assignment. ? Citation Guide ? Submit Writing Center Request

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This case of LAFD sued by a former firefighter over hazing and harassment is a concerning one, as it speaks to the organization's culture and the behaviours deemed acceptable. In my FESO, I believe fostering a culture of respect and professionalism is important, and any acts of hazing or harassment should not be tolerated. This includes verbal, physical, or sexual harassment and any behaviour that creates a hostile work environment. It is also important to provide clear guidelines for acceptable behaviour and ensure everyone is held to the same standards. Any instances of hazing or harassment should be addressed immediately and in a fair and consistent manner. By setting clear expectations of respect and professionalism,