Leadership the intergrative variable Flashcards
In order to be an effective leader, supervisors should comply with the 50- percent rule. This means that at a minimum, supervisors should spend half their time ________ _______rather than being just another employee
Managing others
While a supervisors human skills tend to dominate, what is the most common situation when he or she must apply conceptual skills?
When there is a conflict between the goals of the officers and the primary objective of the department
Studies on leadership are numerous, It can easily be suggested that the more one studies leadership, the more it can be seen as an art and not a science. What is true about effective leaders?
They constantly strive for self improvement
This power tool might best be described as “catching more flies with honey than with vinegar”
Gentleness
What are the Seven Power tools of leadership
1) Persuasion
2)Patience
3)Gentleness
4) Teachableness
5) Openness
6)Consistency
7) Integrity
Total Quality management has identified 4 critical tasks that leaders must carry out in high performance organizations
1)Permits decisions to be made at the appropriate organizational level
2) Builds trust and openness
3)Empowers others
4) Creates a vision and communicates it to everyone in the organization
What are the 5 power sources
1)Coercive
2)Expert
3)Legitimate
4)Referent
5)Reward
What is the power source that requires that the leader stay abreast of new developments
Expert
What power source is found and described by directives
Legitimate
(this power source uses directives to spell out not only the responsibility of the supervisor for the subordinates performance but also the requirement that subordinates comply with lawful orders)
What is the only aspect of a potential power base that is not directly attributable to the position the supervisor hold
Referent
(this is because the power comes from supervisors personality or charisma)
Officers are more likely to respond to this type of power when the authority of the supervisor affects operational working conditions
Reward
(granting time off, preferred overtime or patrol spots )
What is the likely reason for a supervisor failing to function effectively
Inappropriate leadership style
(Not a question of intelligence just leadership style)
If a first line supervisor finds that the work environment is tense and that interpersonal relationships are less then adequate, and task-oriented leadership has contributed to this situation, what should they do to best alleviate the situation
Implement a relationship oriented leadership style
In this type of leadership behavior, supervisors show concern for officers and their needs as well as for the needs of the organization. It is a position adopted by a supervisor as a compromise position when it has become apparent that line officers have values and attitudes different from those held by older police officers. It is also helpful when group commitment will be needed to implement a program
Consultative
Consultative leadership is
The supervisor shows concern for officer and their needs as well as organizational needs.
(Subordinates are allowed to participate in the decision making process)
What leadership style would likely result from being previously supervised by someone who relied on the same leadership style?
Directive
Name 3 parts of the directive style of leadership
Decisions are made quickly
May result in a lowering morale
Focuses on goal attainment
The style of leadership can be used only when supervisor has a genuine belief in and respect for subordinates. It is in sharp contrast to Theory X
Participative
Name 3 following advantages of the participative leadership style
Employees are motivated
Improves working relationships
Totally acknowledges subordinates skills and abilities
What is Engels four supervisory styles
traditional
Supportive
Innovative
active
What style of supervisor is characterized by the phrase “enforcing the law is the patrol officers most important responsibility “
Traditional
Supervisors in this category are less concerned with enforcing the rules and regulations. They have a lesser concern for paperwork and act as a buffer between officers and management
Supportive
What is true about all styles of supervision
When a supervisor is present at the scene, the more likely an officer will make an arrest
These type of supervisors are more apt to consider those supervised as friends and work to establish a positive relationship with subordinates. It is characterized by the phrase”a good patrol officer will try to find out what residents think that neighborhood problems are”
Innovative
(those who embrace the ideas of community policing)
When providing backup for an officer, this type off supervisor is more likely to make independent decisions and tell officers what to do
Traditional
Leading by example is a hallmark of this type of supervisor. Supervisors with this leadership style are characterized by directive decision-making, a strong sense of supervisory power, and a relatively positive view of subordinates. In contrast to other supervisory styles, this one appears to wield a great deal of influence over patrol officers
Active
