Equal Opportunity In The Military
A simple internet search for the meaning of EO or Equal Opportunity as it pertains to the army will show a great definition. Such as "The Equal Opportunity (EO) program formulates, directs, and sustains a comprehensive effort to maximize human potential and to ensure fair treatment for all persons based solely on merit, fitness, and capability in support of readiness. Equal Opportunity philosophy based on fairness, justice, and equity." (Army Regulation 600-20, Date 6 November 2014 Army Command Policy Chapter 6). It is sometimes difficult to understand and explain the book definition of Equal Opportunity, let alone discern the differences and similarities as it is seen and applied in both the army (military in general) and the civilian
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If an individual is qualified for the job, his or her background should not matter, or experience should not use as a basis as to who to give jobs or promotions too. As long as we do not show favoritism or prejudice to any individual, then we will be okay. It seems like as time goes by the military has gotten a lot smarter about dealing with Equal Opportunity and how to convey that message of equality down the line. Classes through "death by power point" is not always the best or the most interesting but it is a good start. Just the open acknowledgment of the disparity in the job environment and making an effort into correcting these old practices by educating subordinates already sets the military apart from how Equal Opportunity handled in the civilian …show more content…
Mainstream media has played a useful role in the advancement of Equal Opportunity. There are more documented cases of Equal Opportunity being recorded and processed. With that, I hope things are getting better, and it is a step in the right direction. I am glad that the army has taken a great amount of time in putting in an effort in stopping the violation of Equal Opportunity. I am sure bigger companies also have strategies on how to combat discrimination in the workplace because they cannot survive without one, with everything so being instant like social media. It only takes one person to post online, and public perception towards that company can
If an individual is qualified for the job, his or her background should not matter, or experience should not use as a basis as to who to give jobs or promotions too. As long as we do not show favoritism or prejudice to any individual, then we will be okay. It seems like as time goes by the military has gotten a lot smarter about dealing with Equal Opportunity and how to convey that message of equality down the line. Classes through "death by power point" is not always the best or the most interesting but it is a good start. Just the open acknowledgment of the disparity in the job environment and making an effort into correcting these old practices by educating subordinates already sets the military apart from how Equal Opportunity handled in the civilian …show more content…
Mainstream media has played a useful role in the advancement of Equal Opportunity. There are more documented cases of Equal Opportunity being recorded and processed. With that, I hope things are getting better, and it is a step in the right direction. I am glad that the army has taken a great amount of time in putting in an effort in stopping the violation of Equal Opportunity. I am sure bigger companies also have strategies on how to combat discrimination in the workplace because they cannot survive without one, with everything so being instant like social media. It only takes one person to post online, and public perception towards that company can