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leader will always make sure people are fully aware of what is being not be tolerated in the Navy or other milit<lry services, and those
done all their behalf. found guilty of this type of behavior are subject to severe disci-
A leader should bear in mind that everyone wants, needs, and pline or separation ti'OJll the service. ~'[ost civilian institutiolls are
responds to recognition. If the best in people is to be brought out, vel")' concerned abollt these issues as well, both because of poten-
they must be made to feel important. They must feel respect from tiallegal issues and also because of their impact on the productiv-
their ilssociates, and they Illust feel that their superiors think they ity and morale of the organization.
ilrc competent.
A good leader continuall), strives to appl)' all that he or she
can learn about human nature through experience ilnd study. This
knowledge can be obtained only by working at the job of human STUDY GU IDE Q U EST IONS
relations. The better his or her insight into hU111illl nature, and the
I. \ Vhat are the qualities of il good leader that are discussed in
better he or she understands the intelligence, education, and back-
this chapter?
grounds of personnel, the 1110re effective the leader will be in han-
2. \ Vh)' must lo),alty be a two-wa), street?
dling people.
3. A. What is devotion to duty?
R. How does it relate to health}' personal ambition?
Friendship versus Familiarity
C. How does it relate to the ability to take orders?
In recent years personal relationships between leaders ilnd subordi-
4. \Vhat two main qualifications are necessary for a leader to be
nates, especially between those of the opposite sex, have become an
regarded as knowledgeable?
area of great concern, both in the military and civilian life. The rela-
5. How Ciln courage be strengthened?
tionship between leaders and their subordinates influences disci-
pline. There is a great difference between familiarity and friendship. 6. A. \ Vhat is moral courage?
The leader who talks to subordinates in a friendly manner, taking a B. \Vhat arc the principal factors that make moral courage
personal interest in them and being concerned with their problems, difficult?
quickl}' gains their confidence and respect. Young men and women C. How can a lack of moral courage lead to the loss of both
want to be able to look to their seniors for guidance; they want to be the respect of juniors ilnd the trust of seniors?
proud of their leaders. Such leaders, because they nre friendly and
7. \ Vh)' could it be especiall)' dangerous to neglect reporting a
approachable, will be the first ones turned to for advice. disagreeable filCt to a commander?
On the other hand, leaders who become too familiar with
8. A. \Vhy is decision making important for a leader?
their subordinates will often have difl1culty in leading them. The
B. How can the young leader obtain help when confronted
old adage " f~lIl1iliarity breeds contempt" is applicilble to these situ-
with problems beyond his or her experience to solve?
ations, because subordinates who perceive themselves as f~lVored
may feci the leader will not require them to obey and perform well. 9. \Vhy is the leader's personal exalllple so important in leading
Those who do not feel so J~wored may perceive unfnir or unequnl subordinates?
treatment, whether or not it actually exists. 10. \Vhy are mutual trust and confidence so import<lJlt in dealing
The N.wy and the other selyices all have strict regulations with people?
against seniors becoming overly familiar (developing close per- II. \Vhat is Admiral Bmke's definition of a well~discipliJled
sOllal relationships) with persollilel of lower rank, especially those organization?
ill their immediate chain of command. Such relationships are
12. \ Vhat is the purpose of militar)' discipline?
called Imtcmizatioll. Unsolicited or otherwise undesirable or inap-
13. HO\\' does a person ,KCIuire self-discipline?
propriate advances of one service member toward .mother based
on sexual attraction, especially invoh'ing promises of reward or 14. \ Vhy is consistency in disciplinary action essential?
threats of punishment or other forms of intimidation, is called sex- 15. \ Vhy is it importallt 110t to make rules that arc unenforceable?
//(/1 hamssment. 16. \ Vhat is the usual result if leaders lose their temper?
Fraternization and sexu<ll harassment call be extremely
17. \-\,h)' is an understanding of human nature important in
destructive to the morale of both those directly affected and their
dealing with people?
fellow crew members or coworkers on the job. Such actions cal1-