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ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY - 14504_14
HUMAN BEHAVIOR

Military Requirements for Petty Officers Third and Second Class
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YOU WILL HAVE THE ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITY OF WORKING IN COORDI- NATION WITH OTHERS. As you advance, you will find many of your plans and decisions affect many people. Some of those decisions may even affect people in other divisions or departments. For that reason, you need to understand the duties and responsibilities of personnel in other ratings. Learn as much as you can about the work of other ratings. Then plan your work to fit in with the overall mission of the organization. AS YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCREASE, YOUR ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE CLEARLY AND EFFECTIVELY ALSO MUST INCREASE.  The basic   requirement   for   effective   communication   is   a good  knowledge  of  the  language  of  your  rating.  Use appropriate  and  accepted  language  in  speaking  and  in writing.   Remember   that   the   basic   purpose   of   all communication  is  understanding.  To  lead,  supervise, and train others, you must be able to speak and write so that others can understand exactly what you mean. A second requirement for effective communication in the Navy is the use of common Navy terminology. The Navy has standardized some terms to ensure  efficient  communication.  For  example,  port, starboard,  bow,  stern,  overhead,  and  deck  are  Navy terms  used  for  specific  purposes.  When  a  situation calls for the use of standard Navy terminology, use it. Another  requirement  of  effective  communication is   the   ability   to   use   technical   terms   correctly.   The correct   use   of   technical   language   will   help   you   to receive  and  pass  along  information  accurately  and  to exchange   ideas   clearly   with   others.   If   you   cannot understand   the   precise   meaning   of   the   technical language  of  your  work,  you  will  be  at  a  disadvantage when  you  try  to  read  official  publications  about  your work.  You  also  will  be  at  a  great  disadvantage  when you  take  the  advancement  examination  for  the  next higher rate. Although you always should use technical terms  correctly,  make  a  special  effort  to  do  so  when dealing with lower-rated personnel. Since you are their leader, they look to you for guidance and direction and will imitate you. Act, talk, and give directions as if you were on the receiving end instead of the giving end. YOU WILL HAVE THE INCREASED RESPONSIBILITY OF KEEPING UP WITH NEW DEVELOPMENTS.  Practically   everything   in   the Navy—policies,  procedures,  equipment,  publications, systems,  and  so  forth—is  subject  to  change  and  is  in various  stages  of  development.  Keep  informed  of  all changes and developments that might affect your work by reading various instructions, notices, and periodicals associated with your technical work. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEADERSHIP AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR Learning Objective: Recognize the five basic levels of human need. Are  leadership  and  human  behavior  related?  The two  are  definitely  related.  Actually,  human  behavior dictates   the   way   you   lead   your   people   and   also determines your success. Without an understanding of human  behavior,  you  cannot  be  as  successful  as  you could be as a leader. As   a   petty   officer   and   a   leader,   study   your personnel;  try  to  get  to  know  and  understand  them. People’s   needs   or   desires   dictate   how   they   act   at specific times. For example, suppose one morning you notice  one  of  your  technicians  seems  depressed.  You know  that  is  not  the  Seaman’s  normal  behavior.  As  a leader  you  should  call  your  technician  aside,  show your concern, and try to help solve the problem, if there is one. However, do not assume total responsibility for the problem. Your concern for your people is important. If you keep  the  lines  of  communication  open  between  you and  your  Sailors,  you  cannot  help  but  succeed  as  a leader.  A  Sailor  with  an  unresolved  problem  will  not work to full potential. 1-5 Q3. An effective leader should recognize that people as individuals have different values and beliefs. 1. True 2. False Q4. Which of the following traits is/are common to all successful leaders? 1. Initiative 2. Dedication 3. Accountability 4. All of the above REVIEW QUESTIONS







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