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The concept that an individual is limited in the number of subordinates that can be effectively supervised is:
A. Delegation
B. Specialization
C. Span of Control
D. Unity of Command
C. Span of Control
Some of the basic principles of organization are:
A. Unity of command, span of control, HR, and legal process.
B. Unity of command, span of control, and EAP.
C. Unity of command, span of control, division of labor, and command tactics.
D. Unity of command, span of control, and division of labor.
D. Unity of command, span of control, and division of labor.
Using everyday language is:
A. Conciseness
B. Confidence
C. Clear Text
D. Control
C. Clear Text
An individual who accomplishes organizational objectives through the effective use of material and HR is a:
A. Leader
B. Subordinate
C. Manager
D. Supervisor
C. Manager
Directions: Read the following statements regarding communication, then select the correct answer from alternatives A-D below.
Statement 1: The listerner is less responsible for successful communication than the speaker.
Statement 2: Misinterpretation by the receiver all too often leads to misunderstanding.
Statement 3: The most important communication skill for a supervisor is listening.
A. Statements 1 and 3 are correct, statement 2 is incorrect.
B. Statement 1 is correct, statements 2 and 3 are incorrect.
C. Statement 1 is incorrect, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
D. Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect, statement 2 is correct.
C. Statement 1 is incorrect, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
Span of control is a management principle based on how many people a person can supervise and.
A. Can vary with different situations
B. Breaking down the overall strategy into smaller tasks.
C. Cost analysis
D. Implementing department policies.
A. Can vary with different situations
Rapid intervention teams/crews are required:
A. Only during the initial stage
B. To have full personal protective equipment
C. When crews are operating in a hazardous environment
D. Only when deemed necessary by the incident commander.
C. When crews are operating in a hazardous environment
Listening is a(an) ___________________ process.
A. Active
B. Emotional
C. Observing
D. Passive
A. Active
A __________________ is a guide for decision-making; a ___________ is a detailed plan/guide for action.
A. Policy, procedure
B. Procedure, policy
C. Strategic plan; policy
D. Strategic plan, procedure
A. Policy, procedure
Directions: Read the following statements regarding communication, then select the correct answer from alternatives A-D below.
Statement 1: Delegate as much work-related authority as possible so that motivated subordinates can develop professionally
Statement 2: Total responsibility can be delegated, but authority cannot.
Statement 3: Delegate authority to match the level of responsibility
A. Statements 1 and 3 are correct, statement 2 is incorrect.
B. Statement 1 is correct, statements 2 and 3 are incorrect.
C. Statements 1 and 3 are true, statement 2 is false.
D. Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect, statement 2 is correct.
C. Statements 1 and 3 are true, statement 2 is false.
One of the ways that productivity can be increased is through:
A. Promotion
B. Delegation
C. Progressive Discipline
D. Authority
B. Delegation
Effective oral communication includes:
A. Using words that accurately symbolize the image being conveyed.
B. Not stopping during the speaking process since such pauses are distracting.
C. Not looking at the person being addressed if discipline is involved.
D. Speaking quickly so that the listener does not lose interest.
A. Using words that accurately symbolize the image being conveyed.
Which is defined as the one-supervisor principle?
A. Discipline
B. Division of Labor
C. Span of Control
D. Unity of Command
D. Unity of Command
To ensure control, units sending radio messages must:
A. Identify who they are calling and identify themselves before transmitting their message.
B. Repeat code 10-4 after each transmission
C. Identify themselves and reply. “Understood”.
D. Include acknowledgment specific to their department
A. Identify who they are calling and identify themselves before transmitting their message.
The responsibility for ensuring safety to the unit must begin with the.
A. BC
B. Staff Officers
C. Training Officer
D. Company Officer
D. Company Officer
Division of Labor:
A. Is designed to duplicate assignments
B. Prevents unity of command
C. Promotes competition
D. Prevents duplication of effort
D. Prevents duplication of effort
Having a senior firefighter assigned to a new recruit for purposes of skill improvement and position advancement is:
A. Chain of Command
B. Indoctrination
C. Mentoring
D. Ethical Behavior
C. Mentoring
During emergency incidents, you must project:
A. A diplomatic approach to decision making
B. Command Presence
C. A subordinate role to enhance group dynamics
D. An aggressive attack, since that is what the public always expects
B. Command Presence
One of the management functions is :
A. Preparation
B. Controlling
C. Evaluation
D. Revising
B. Controlling
Which is defined as breaking down large jobs into smaller tasks.
A. Division of Labor
B. Job Analysis
C. Span of Control
D. Task Analysis
A. Division of Labor
To improve success in the delegation, you should:
A. Provide step-by-step actions to be followed
B. Reserve feedback until the assignment is complete
C. Select a firefighter at random
D. Give authority to match the level of responsibility
D. Give authority to match the level of responsibility
When delegating a task to a subordinate, you have to ensure that the:
A. Organization is competent
B. Assigned firefighter is capable of doing the job
C. Job is identified in department hiring assessments
D. Mission statement and objectives are shared with the subordinate, before the assignment.
B. Assigned firefighter is capable of doing the job
When officers recognize that their span of control has been exceeded, they should:
A. Delegate assignments
B. Request more resources
C. Revise work assignments
D. Delegate authority
A. Delegate assignments
Delegation can:
A. Be an effective tool to limit responsibility
B. Be taken too seriously by subordinates
C. Develop firefighters by expanding their capabilities
D. Give the company officer more time to perform technical skills
C. Develop firefighters by expanding their capabilities
Which is a basic element of interpersonal communication.
A. Feedback
B. Evaluation
C. Acknowledgment
D. Summary
A. Feedback
When delegating job duties, you:
A. Are able to delegate all responsibility and authority to the employee and, therefore, are not accountable for subordinate actions.
B. Should delegate only the appropriate amount of responsibility and authority to complete an assignment.
C. Must challenge the employee by providing complex duties that are barely achievable.
D. Should take full responsibility and credit for the project accomplishments.
B. Should delegate only the appropriate amount of responsibility and authority to complete an assignment.
A generally accepted span of control is ____________ people.
A. 2 - 5
B. 3 - 7
C. 5 - 8
D. 6 - 10
B. 3 - 7
Setting limits for expected performance and enforcing them is:
A. Command Principle
B. Discipline
C. Unity of Command
D. Span of Control
B. Discipline
Effective company officers handle conflict by:
A. Unilaterally imposing an arbitrary solution to the problem causing the conflict
B. Confronting the problem as soon as it arises
C. Focusing on the personalities involved
D. Consulting their own supervisors as a first step measure
B. Confronting the problem as soon as it arises
You should be able to explain the sexual harassment policy:
A. Is not enforced as long as the contact is consensual
B. Is considered a reasonable accommodation under Title 7
C. Is a protected right under the provision of affirmative action
D. Involves unwanted and unwelcome sexual behavior
D. Involves unwanted and unwelcome sexual behavior
The law that covers sexual harassment in the workplace is the:
A. Fair Labor Standards Act
B. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
C. Americans with Disabilities Act
D. Affirmative Action Law of 1960
B. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act, Title VII, requires that employers:
A. Do not discriminate in employment
B. Provide fir testing for all employees
C. Provide health and medical screening
D. Give sovereign immunity
A. Do not discriminate in employment
Which statement about a hostile work environment is correct?
A. There are few laws that govern hostile work environments
B. Frequent jokes of a sexual nature are just part of the fire service and could not be considered as a component of a hostile work environment
C. The condition will be aggravated if the company officer takes no steps to discourage or discontinue the actions
D. Under the Fireman’s Rule, the company officers are immune from any liability or charges
C. The condition will be aggravated if the company officer takes no steps to discourage or discontinue the actions
An organization that publishes standards is the
A. National Fire Protection Association
B. National Fire Academy
C. National Volunteer Fiore Council
D. International Association of Firefighters
A. National Fire Protection Association
A system of values or a standard of conduct that serves as a guideline for making decisions is :
A. Standard of care
B. Ethics
C. Diversity
D. Power
B. Ethics
The fire department ethics program needs to include a (n):
A. Example of specific unethical behaviors
B. Exploitive mentality
C. Written code of ethics or ethics policy
D. Assumed expectation of rewards and incentives
C. Written code of ethics or ethics policy
A promotion to company officer will effect you by:
A. Decreasing the level of ethical responsibility
B. Providing a method to share their legitimate authority with the crew
C. Allowing the company officer the flexibility to act as one of the crew
D. Possibly changing the dynamics of the group
D. Possibly changing the dynamics of the group
Ethical conduct in the fire and emergency services is:
A. Not significant if you can do your job
B. Rarely observed by the public
C. Generally expected at a higher level
D. O f no consequence for company officers
C. Generally expected at a higher level
Which function serves as the foundation of the management process?
A. Leading
B. Controlling
C. Organizing
D. Planning
D. Planning
Company officers who utilize effective delegation:
A. Move all their workload to their subordinates
B. Are lax and look to avoid blame
C. Delegate all responsibility to their subordinates
D. Provide an empowerment tool to their subordinates
D. Provide an empowerment tool to their subordinates