Question 1

Leadership is&#10;A) Cultivated&#10;B) Nurtured&#10;C) A continuous process&#10;D) All of the above

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Leadership is not an inherent quality; it is developed and refined over time. It requires constant learning, unlearning, and relearning to remain relevant and effective. Therefore, leadership is a continuous process that must be cultivated and nurtured to be successful. All of the choices (A, B, and C) are correct, making option D the best choice.

Question 2

An incompetent supervisor can&#10;A) Soon dampen enthusiasm&#10;B) Constrict even those who are highly motivated&#10;C) Both a and b&#10;D) None of the above

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An incompetent supervisor can dampen enthusiasm, leading to demotivation and a decrease in productivity. Additionally, an incompetent supervisor may also hinder the progress of even those who are highly motivated, impeding their ability to be successful in their work. Therefore, both options A and B are correct.

Question 3

Supervisory skills include&#10;A) Operational, human, and conceptual skills&#10;B) Position and power&#10;C) Direction, delegation, and discussion&#10;D) Tasks and relationships

Accepted Answer

Supervisory skills include operational skills to manage resources and processes, human skills to lead and motivate employees, and conceptual skills to analyze and understand complex situations. Position and power (B) are not skills, but rather aspects of authority. Direction, delegation, and discussion (C) are specific tactics that a supervisor can use, but do not encompass the full range of supervisory skills. Tasks and relationships (D) are important areas of focus for a supervisor, but they do not fully capture the range of necessary skills.

Question 4

Which of the following tasks do leaders need to carry out in a high-performance organization?&#10;A) Building trusts and openness&#10;B) Empowering others&#10;C) Creating a vision and communicating it to everyone in the organization&#10;D) All of the above

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Leaders in high-performance organizations need to carry out all of these tasks. Building trust and openness among team members creates a positive work environment where individuals are more likely to collaborate and communicate effectively. Empowering others by delegating tasks and giving them autonomy instills a sense of ownership and responsibility, leading to higher engagement and productivity. Creating a clear and compelling vision and communicating it to everyone in the organization ensures that everyone is aligned and working towards the same goals, which is critical for achieving high performance.

Question 5

The theories of leadership can be grouped into which three categories?&#10;A) Trait theories, behavioral theories, contingency theories&#10;B) Trait theories, individual theories, group theories&#10;C) Individual theories, behavioral theories, group theories&#10;D) Individual theories, behavioral theories, contingency theories

Accepted Answer

The three categories of leadership theories are trait theories, behavioral theories, and contingency theories. Individual and group theories are not recognized categories in leadership theories. Therefore, option B and C are not viable options. The correct answer is A.

Question 6

Of the following, which is not a technique first-line supervisors can use to extend power?&#10;A) Patience&#10;B) Integrity&#10;C) Spontaneity&#10;D) Consistency

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Patience, integrity, and consistency are all important techniques for first-line supervisors to extend their power and influence. Spontaneity, however, can often lead to inconsistent decision-making and a lack of credibility, which can actually undermine a supervisor's power. Therefore, C is the correct answer as it is not an effective technique for extending power.

Question 7

Persuasion is a technique first-line supervisors use to&#10;A) Convince the subordinates to do whatever they want&#10;B) Share his or her reasons and justification when exerting influence over others&#10;C) Both a and b&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Persuasion is not about manipulating subordinates to do whatever the supervisor wants, but rather about sharing reasons and justifications to convince them to act in a certain way. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 8

First-line supervisors use the technique of enlightenment to extend power. Enlightenment is&#10;A) The stage where a supervisor reaches a higher knowledge than the subordinates&#10;B) A religious mental stage&#10;C) The ability to accept and value the reasoning of the subordinates&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Enlightenment, in the context of first-line supervision, refers to the ability of a supervisor to understand, accept and value the reasoning of subordinates. It is not about being superior or having higher knowledge, nor is it a religious or mental stage. By using enlightenment, a supervisor can extend their power by building trust and respect from their subordinates, leading to better communication and collaboration.

Question 9

According to the text, what are the two basic styles of leadership?&#10;A) Task-oriented, goal-oriented&#10;B) Goal-oriented, power-oriented&#10;C) Power-oriented, task-oriented&#10;D) Relationship-oriented, task-oriented

Accepted Answer

The text states that the two basic styles of leadership are relationship-oriented and task-oriented. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 10

Under the ______________, first developed by Fred Fiedler and associates, the leader's style must match the demands of a specific situation.&#10;A) Leadership continuum&#10;B) Contingency model&#10;C) Behavioral model&#10;D) Consistency model

Accepted Answer

The contingency model, developed by Fred Fiedler and associates, suggests that the effectiveness of a leader is determined by the interaction between their leadership style and the situational demands they face. This model proposes that there is no one "best" leadership style, but rather that the effectiveness of a particular style depends on the situation. Therefore, the leader's style must match the demands of a specific situation.

Question 11

Leadership is defined as the process of influencing group activities toward the achievement of goals.

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Question 12

When influencing others, there does not need to be direction toward an objective.

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Question 13

A first-line supervisor is primarily a doer.

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Question 14

The move to a first-line supervisory position in law enforcement requires greater consideration of human skills.

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Question 15

The trait approach does not acknowledge the complex interaction between the actions of the leader and the situation.

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Question 16

According to Fred Fiedler's theory of leadership, there are four factors of importance.

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Question 17

There is no one style of leadership that will be successful all the time with everyone you are supervising.

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Question 18

Directive leadership advantages are focused on goal attainment and minimal compliance.

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Question 19

The consultative supervisor shows a concern for officers and their needs, as well as organizational needs.

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Question 20

Supervisors do not work for subordinates. They only work for management.

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Deck 5: Leadership-The Integrative Variable