For this assignment, you are to research a case study about a case issue surrounding personnel management in the fire service related to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Consider the information learned in this unit, which pertains to integrity and ethical decision-making, motivational techniques, communication, and leadership styles that can be used in dealing with the case study you choose.

Legal topics may include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

• diversity,
• hiring procedures,
• hostile work environment,
• discrimination (any type),
• sexual harassment,
• social media/bullying,
• retaliation, or
• another related topic.

Upon choosing your topic, you will need to ensure you address the components below.

• Explain the issues surrounding the topic within personnel management.
• Develop recommendations and solutions surrounding the issue.
• Formulate a plan to implement the recommendations.
• Explain how ethical decision-making and motivational techniques impact these issues.
• Identify key leadership styles or traits that you would use to address these issues.