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Show 5 Hilltop November 16, 2000 Unprofessional relationships mine fields for problems Inspector General At first thought, you might think that the familiar relationships you form with other members of your organization are totally up to you and no one unit-sponsor- ed or abandon organizational goals, that any of this situation can still be unprofessional if others in the organization think that these things were done. sion. Unprofessional relationships are those relationships, whether pursued on- - or which detract from the author- elses business. Keep in mind, however, that familiar relationships between members in which one individual exercises supervisory Unprofessional relationships can also wreak havoc in an organization if supervisors in the chain between the two involved employees fear reprisal action against them if they take any adverse action against the lower level employee-eve- n if the adverse action is totally justified. Such fear of reprisal can seriously undermine the lower level supervisors authority and weaken organizational effectiveness. Ultimately, it is the greater responsibility of the higher level employee to ensure that he or she is not involved in any unprofessional relationships with lower level employees. Both military members as well as civilian employees are subject to disciplinary action if involved in an unprofessional relationship. When unprofessional relationships impede the efficiency of the service or adversely affect mission performance, appropriate disciplinary action may be taken in accordance with AFI 4 for civilian employees or the Uniform Code of Military Justice for military off-dut- y, ity of supervisors and managers or result in, or reasonably create the appearance of, favoritism, misuse of office or position, or the abandonment of organiza- or command authority over the other can easily be or become unprofessional (AFI para 3.1 for military; AFI para 8.2.1 for civilians) . This mean that one member has to doesnt be the first line supervisor of the other it could be anyone higher in the supervisory chain. Such relationships can occur between and among military members and civilian employees. How does the civilian regulation define professional and unprofessional relationships? Professional relationships are those that contribute to the effective operation of the Air Force, thus promoting the efficiency of the service. The Air Force encourages personnel to com- tional goals, and adversely affect the 36-290- 9, 36-70- sonal interests. Even if the higher level supervisor in such a relationship doesnt show favoritism or misuse his or her office or position, respect between employees, supervisors and managers. Participation by employees of all grades in organizational activities and events enhances morale and unit cohe- by Lt. Col. Linda Culbreth efficiency of the service. Unprofessional relationships can exist between civilian 3, employees, military officers and civilian employees, and military enlisted members and civilian employees. An important point to remember when discussing the topic of unprofessional relationships is that the primary emphasis is not on moral judgment of indi- -- viduals personal behavior. Rather, consideration must be given to what effect such a relationship has on good order and discipline within an organi- zation. Relationships are unprofessional, when whether pursued on or they detract from the authority of superiors or result in, or reasonably create the appearance of, favoritism, misuse of office or position, or the abandonment of organizational goals for per off-dut-y, municate freely with their superiors regarding their careers, performance, duties, and missions. Such communications enhance morale, further the Air Force mission, and preserve the proper You .UTAH COLLEGE 36-70- Can Live the members. Unprofessional relationship issues fall under the purview of commanders or directors. They have the ability to ascertain the validity of alleged relationships and assess perceptions of these relationships in their organizations. Additionally, commanders and directors also have the authority to take disciplinary action where warranted. The bottom line is that unprofessional relationships are a minefield of potential problems that go far beyond what might be imagined at first glance. For more information about this topic, refer Professional and Unproto AFI 9 fessional Relationships and AFI Civilian Conduct and Responsibility. 36-290- 36-70- 3, Dream! All-Americ- an 0MASSAGE THERAPY ,Ql Deai card on Pick up your your next visit to UCMT! 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