Analyze Behavioral Theory As It Assessment Answer

Key Topics

• Scenario 1: Bad Behavior
• Scenario 2: The Difficult Employee
• References

Analyze behavioral theory as it relates to the supervision of criminal justice entities

Scenario 1: Bad Behavior

The response of sergeant: The Sergeant ignored the sexually explicit jokes that he heard between the two male officers and made a report.

Maintenance of good order by the action of sergeant: As a supervisor, the Sergeant failed because he let the other employees feel uncomfortable and unsafe by ignoring the jokes that he heard. He allowed the officers to continue with their jokes by ignoring them which was not a sign of maintaining good order in that place. Also, he did not make a direct approach to the officers that were incorrect on his part as a supervisor. The jokes that were being cracked by the officers were a form of sexual harassment, and they are unacceptable because any kind of sexual misconduct or harassment is prohibited by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Line, 1964). The Sergeant may face civil liability because he has ignored the open harassment and he was the first line supervisor there. The subordinates may also charge him for failing in assisting them to seek a remedy in that situation. It is the responsibility of the Sergeant to act as key people in fighting the inappropriate behavior that they observe around themselves. 
But, the Sergeant, reported the occurrence which is proof that he tried to maintain good order. By reporting, he ensured that the episode is taken care of and it is managed suitably by the higher authorities. It has been indicated by the NCJRS that maintenance of the order is in the focal capacity of the courts and the police. For maintaining the order successfully, the courts and the police have to bring the conduct in the knowledge of the society. Since the Sergeant reported it, therefore, he did the right thing in the context of maintaining the order.
The Sergeants could have done these things and ensured good order by: The Sergeant did not adopt a relevant approach because he ignored the situation. He could have dealt with the situation by confronting the officers and making them realize that he has heard them ad whatever they were doing was incorrect. He could have documented the incident for keeping it in the records of the officers. The Sergeant should reinforce the anti-harassment training in the department and should counsel the people and the subordinates related to the behavior modification efforts on the sexual harassment topic. This is likely to change the behavior of people towards this thing. Also, the Sergeant could have talked to the two officers in private and could have asked for the reason for their behavior; he could also have reminded them of the disciplinary action that he can take against them. Apart from this, the Sergeant could have asked the female dispatcher about the way she felt on listening to the jokes; he could have assured her that he will look into the matter and he will make sure that she does not feel uncomfortable from next time.