I believe it is absolutely appropriate to hold library directors at a higher standard from other non-administrative library employees. If we take the fracking example above from question two, the library director has the responsibility to set the tone of his or her institution in order to give back to the community, whether it is information, resources, or a safe place for discussion. As Prentice (2013) states, “The leader sets the tone or the organization and serves as a role model of integrity which includes showing respect to the organization and its values and for others both inside and outside the organization” (p. 98). As for a DUI or petty theft conviction, it would be exceedingly difficult for a library director to bounce back into
In the video “Fracking Hell: The Untold Story” by Link TV explains how natural gas has been a huge problem not only for the earth in general but for everyone and everything living in it. The video explains how North East of Pennsylvania is having difficulties to conserve a healthy environment and people. North East of Pennsylvania is the main sources to extract gas and send it throughout the United States for gasoline and so on. However, this action is wonderful for the cost of gas, but has a huge impact on the environment and the people living in Pennsylvania. A lot of people in this state are worried having health issues because everything is not usable is being thrown out to the rivers where they get their fresh water.
Organization cynicism absolutely plays a role in this case. The mistrust and dislike of Ellen Schall and Kathleen Feely was exclusively motivated by DJJ’s employee anger towards the mayor’s office, city hall, and Schall’s prior employment in corrections. (Varley, 1987, p. 6, 7, 9.) DJJ staff’s preconceived notions about Schall and Feely ultimately eliminated the agency’s effectiveness, as it resulted in the unwillingness to cooperate
In today's global economy, energy is one of the most crucial and sought after commodities. Who supplies it and how much they supply determines how much influence they have over other countries as well as the global economy. This is why hydraulic fracturing is currently such an important and controversial topic in the United States. Hydraulic fracturing, more commonly known as "fracking" or hydrofracturing, is the process of using pressurized liquids to fracture rocks and release hydrocarbons such as shale gas, which burns more efficiently than coal. This booming process of energy production provides a much needed economic boost, creating jobs and providing gas energy for Americans. The efficiently burning shale gas reduces carbon emission from electricity production plants, reducing carbon footprints on the environment. However, the process of hydraulic fracturing uses millions of gallons of pressurized liquid, which contains toxic chemicals, and some of this water is left over undealt with. The air near fracking sites is often also polluted and unsafe for nearby community residents. Injecting millions of gallons of water laced with toxic chemicals into the rock thousands of feet deep can cause earthquakes, causing a safety hazards for all nearby areas. Hydraulic Fracturing makes rare natural gases easily attainable, boosting the economy and reducing carbon emissions. However, the negative side effects such as contaminated water and air, make hydraulic fracturing a process that may not be worth the benefits.
Each position in criminal justice holds power and responsibility, and therefore, it is very important that people in those positions do not abuse it. Unethical behavior in the criminal justice system takes away trust and respect from authority, and as a consequence, the law is more easily disregarded if the people lack faith in the system. It can, also, contribute to crime and/or cause citizens to not report crimes. Society should have indubitable confidence in the men and women of the criminal justice system. Law enforcement officers violating even the smallest rule could lead to more serious infractions.
But should that also mean the same thing for people when they are dealing with the police. I said earlier that some people that are cops shouldn’t be cops and that is why they should be held higher standard and they should be able to get fired when they people in charge see a pattern of misconduct or know that they are not good people. It should not have to come down to something tragic to happen to realize they should not be a cop any more. Unarmed people getting killed by the hands of the police and the same police only getting a slap on the wrist or worse yet not getting charges. There have been plenty of stories recently in the news about these same types of cases. Example of Officer Ringgenberg and Officer Schwarze of Minneapolis, MN not getting charged with the death of unarmed man while attempting arrest. A police officer is a great Job for great people, but you have to hold great people to higher standards because you know they are great and can do great things if pushed in the right direction. The bottom line is this: It 's not just a job. It becomes part of whom and what you are, and there are not many professions that can get into your blood like law
Ever since the process of hydraulic fracturing—or fracking—made its entrance to the oil industry, issues and problems surrounding the process have become a common occurrence. Fracking is the controversial process of horizontal drilling (see fig. 1), where millions of gallons of water mixed with sand and chemicals are pumped deep into an oil well to extract natural gas from the earth’s crust (Ehrenberg 20). This practice has even been banned in some places (see fig. 1). The methane that comes out of the earth and the water used—called fracking fluid—has the potential to cause problems with local ground water supplies. Whether or not fracking is the cause of these problems, concern should be observed during the fracking process to reduce the chances of water contamination among residential areas.
Imagine a world where fresh and clear water was a luxury. Imagine water so contaminated with chemicals that every plant it comes into contact with dies. As the trees begin to die, oxygen levels drop. As the vegetation dies, wildlife begins to die out. The polluted water which flows through the ground into wells causes instant contamination. As the water flows out of the sink, one can strike a match and light the liquid on fire. Showering in these chemicals is out of the question. Fresh water has become a comfort, rather than a given. Could planet Earth survive this existence? If hydraulic fracturing, otherwise known as fracking, were deemed legal, this question may be put to the test. Fracking is a process in which chemicals, sand and water are used in “high volumes… to fracture gas-bearing layers of rock” (Dolesh 2). As the rock breaks, natural gas is released and then collected to be used as energy. The United States is currently sitting on a gold mine of natural gas which could stimulate our ever declining economy. The question is what price are we willing to pay for a temporary fix? Fracking is a dangerous process that should be deemed illegal due to its harmful short and long-term environmental effects.
In an article by Wolfe & Piquero (2011), research was focused on the relationship between organizational justice and police corruption. Previous research suggested that organizations perceived by employees as unjust or unfair would have higher instances of employee deviance. Police officers were thought to be more inclined to violate policy when management
Fracking is quickly becoming a debatable topic in our society today. The practice involves injecting fluid into the ground to fracture rock in order to release natural gas. It sounds like it would be a safe way to harness fuels in the earth’s surface, but it actually is a danger to our environment. Because of the dangers of fracking, what little fresh water remains on earth is being contaminated. It is also releasing toxins into the airs creating contaminated air and acid rain. Because of the many health and environmental dangers of fracking, it should be stopped immediately to help prevent more worldwide health issues down the road.
...ure tends to be the reason for the misconduct, then changing it is an important aspect. Finally, a department needs ethical leadership. If strict and fair discipline is involved, then potential misconduct is deterred from view (Pollock, 2012).
Individual accountability is indeed important to develop a strong foundation in any agency. Michael Phibbs, Sergeant on the Richmond, Virginia Police Department, published an article on the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin titled Analyzing Organizational Performance. Sergeant Phibbs gives an insight of the effectiveness of police accountability and how holding ones accountable for their actions betters the agency. Phibbs also stated, “Employees’ level of engagement forms the foundation for this success. Collectively, personnel make the difference in life-and-death situations by expending energy and effort to protect citizens’ safety every day” (Phibbs, 2011). By providing police officers with early intervention systems, the NYPD will better the officer’s performance. As Phibbs mentions, “personnel make the difference in life-and-death situations by expending energy and effort to protect citizens’ safety every day”. The main duty of police force is to protect the community they serve, and by utilizing early intervention systems, aside issues interrupting the officer’s performance can be prevented. Early intervention systems and individual accountability go hand by hand. By evaluation an officer’s performance, the officer is in pressure of taking into account his everyday actions. An early intervention system helps on the evaluation of the officer’s performance, which will also hold him/her accountable for their
It is often said that power brings corruption, but in reality it is an individual’s lack of character, self-discipline, and integrity that leads to corruption. Law enforcement can bring many temptations on the job, and maintaining an up most level of personal integrity can often times be very difficult. The very nature of the job surrounds officers with all of the bad things that society, produces. There can be an endless amount of training and rules put into place to try and deter officers from committing unethical acts, but in the end it really just comes down to the specific individual and their willingness to do the right thing.
Good employees see others not following ethical guidelines and it causes them to lose faith in their coworkers. Bad employees see the same thing then believe they can get away with it. Both scenarios can cause horrible things to happen very quickly. It is even worse when employees see management take the wrong path. Managers are the ones that should be setting the example. That is like a five-year-old watching his or her parents take illegal dr...
Ethics is the responsibility of each individual person, but starts with the CEO and the Board of Directors, setting the right tone at the top and moves down through the organization, including setting the tone in the middle. A company’s culture and ethic standards start at the top, not from the bottom. Employees will almost always behave in the manner that they think management expects them, and it is foolish for management to pretend otherwise (Scudder). One of the CEO’s most important jobs is to create, foster, and communicate the culture of the organization. Wrongdoings or improper behavior rarely occurs in a void, leaders typically know when someone is compromising the company
I was involved in a situation where leadership was ineffective by my director of obstetrics. The topic involved our hiring policy. We had multiple candidates for a nursing position. Due to staffing shortages, this position need filled as soon as possible. My role was assistant nurse manager on night shift. It was myself, the other night shift assistant manager, and our director present for the interview. We had a candidate apply that had a few years of post partum experience, and I worked with her in the past at another facility, though did not recommend her. I kept my opinion quiet, because I always want to be fair. The interview started and was not going well. The candidate did not answer questions well, nor did she look at us in the eyes. She was dressed sloppy and did not possess any professionalism. Towards the end of the interview, the director started to ask when she could start, the compensation, and continued to give her a tour of the unit. The other assistant manager and I could not believe what we were seeing. The director hired her on the spot. This leadership was ineffective in a variety of different ways.