Employee Development Flashcards
What kind of assignment of work to a subordinate encourages initiative
BROAD ASSIGNMENT
What is an example of a positive type of motivator
RECOGNITION
When decision-making authority is pushed downward, there may be
some initial mistakes, but talents will be developed
it is important, in assigned tasks, for the supervisor to consider
the SKILLS of the officer
Don’t give an implied order to a
newly appointed officer - unless you are trying to develop the subordinate
It is a good idea to assign an officer to a job that will help him develop
confidence
When your capable officers are hesitant and indecisive when making decisions, let them know
you have the confidence in them. *A Good leader has CONFIDENCE in his subordiantes
If you are going to appoint one of your subordinates as a temporary supervisor, you should choose one who has
potential for leadership ability.
If PO Mullins makes a questionable decision (after being given the authority to make the decision), you should
support him if he was free to use initiative in making the decision
An objective to developing your officers is for them to become
more independent in performing their work.
In developing NEW OFFICERS, your purpose may be to
TRAIN them to handle more difficult work
Subordinates who demonstrate potential for leadership should be
considered for promotion to a supervisory position
If you are going to appoint one of your subordinates as a temporary supervisor, you should
choose one who has potential for leadership ability.
When one of your officers is frustrated because he cannot attain a work goal, determine
whether there are barriers you can remove to help him achieve the goal
When counseling an officer about poor work performance, tell him
what he needs to do to improve
