Unit 4 Understanding Discipline in the Uniformed Public Services

P3 Outline what is meant by the terms conformity and obedience with reference to the public services M3 Explain why conformity and obedience are important In the public services, with reference to research studies. All the criteria was achieved

This essay outlines what is meant by the terms ‘conformity’ and ‘obedience’ with reference to the public services and explains why conformity and obedience are important in the public services, with reference to research studies. It also describes ‘authority’ as it relates to the uniformed public services and refers to participation in conformity situations.

This covers everything that I did to achieve D2 in unit 4

P2 demonstrate self-discipline through relevant activities M2 perform relevant activities with a high standard of selfdiscipline D2 evaluate personal levels of self-discipline for entry to the uniformed public services.

P1 explain the need for and the role of discipline in the uniformed public services M1 justify the need for and role of discipline in the uniformed public services D1 evaluate the impact of discipline on the uniformed public services

D*D*D* achieved for this course, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services. All assignments completed to maximum grade, and referenced where appropriate. Leave a review if you have any questions! Anna :)

In the form of a written report you must describe authority ‘authority’ as it relates to the uniformed public services.. In the description you must refer to the nature of authority referencing all of the following points • Power • Position • Status • Influence • Corruption • Disobedience • Blind obedience including both positive and negative aspects • Moral dilemmas and responsibility for decisions taken Secondly you must describe the different types of authority: •A...

For the second part of the essay you will be explaining the need for discipline in uniformed public services. This must include: • Definitions of discipline • The necessity for rules and regulations • Why orders need to be followed • Maintenance of order • Rewards; punishment • Consequences of a lack of discipline in the public services • Effect on social order • Anarchy • Explanation of the consequences on the individual and organisation of a lack of or total absence of sel...

Directly from my public services course which I achieved maximum marks in, this covers M3 of the Understanding Discipline module