SOCE Final Exam Study Guide.

Values - are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable. Assumption - is a notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or may not be factual Bribery - corruptly to give, offer, or promise to any public servant, or, if a public servant, corruptly to request, solicit, accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or another, any pecuniary or other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or purpose to influence the performance of any act or omission which the person believes to be, or the public servant represents as being, within the official discretion of a public servant, in violation of a public duty, or in performance of a public duty. Quid pro quo - Latin term that means "something for something in return." Insubordination - failure to follow orders from superiors in the chain of command Probation - is a sentence placing a person under the supervision of a probation officer for a specified length of time instead of confinement. Misuse of position or authority - No public officer, employee of an agency, or local government attorney shall corruptly use or attempt to use his or her official position or any property or resource which may be within his or her trust, or perform his or her official duties, to secure a special privilege, benefit, or exemption for himself, herself, or others. Chain of command - the order of authority within an organization Nolo contendere - where an individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to accept punishment