Leadership the intergrative variable

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Managing others

Question 2

While a supervisors human skills tend to dominate, what is the most common situation when he or she must apply conceptual skills?

Answer 2

When there is a conflict between the goals of the officers and the primary objective of the department

Question 3

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?

Answer 3

They constantly strive for self improvement

Question 4

This power tool might best be described as “catching more flies with honey than with vinegar”

Answer 4

Gentleness

Question 5

What are the Seven Power tools of leadership

Answer 5

1) Persuasion

2)Patience

3)Gentleness

4) Teachableness

5) Openness

6)Consistency

7) Integrity

Question 6

Total Quality management has identified 4 critical tasks that leaders must carry out in high performance organizations

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What are the 5 power sources

Answer 7

1)Coercive

2)Expert

3)Legitimate

4)Referent

5)Reward

Question 8

What is the power source that requires that the leader stay abreast of new developments

Answer 8

Expert

Question 9

What power source is found and described by directives

Answer 9

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)

Question 10

What is the only aspect of a potential power base that is not directly attributable to the position the supervisor hold

Answer 10

Referent
(this is because the power comes from supervisors personality or charisma)

Question 11

Officers are more likely to respond to this type of power when the authority of the supervisor affects operational working conditions

Answer 11

Reward
(granting time off, preferred overtime or patrol spots )

Question 12

What is the likely reason for a supervisor failing to function effectively

Answer 12

Inappropriate leadership style
(Not a question of intelligence just leadership style)

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Implement a relationship oriented leadership style

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Consultative

Question 15

Consultative leadership is

Answer 15

The supervisor shows concern for officer and their needs as well as organizational needs.
(Subordinates are allowed to participate in the decision making process)

Question 16

What leadership style would likely result from being previously supervised by someone who relied on the same leadership style?

Answer 16

Directive

Question 17

Name 3 parts of the directive style of leadership

Answer 17

Decisions are made quickly

May result in a lowering morale

Focuses on goal attainment

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Participative

Question 19

Name 3 following advantages of the participative leadership style

Answer 19

Employees are motivated

Improves working relationships

Totally acknowledges subordinates skills and abilities

Question 20

What is Engels four supervisory styles

Answer 20

traditional

Supportive

Innovative

active

Question 21

What style of supervisor is characterized by the phrase “enforcing the law is the patrol officers most important responsibility “

Answer 21

Traditional

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Supportive

Question 23

What is true about all styles of supervision

Answer 23

When a supervisor is present at the scene, the more likely an officer will make an arrest

Question 24

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”

Answer 24

Innovative
(those who embrace the ideas of community policing)

Question 25

When providing backup for an officer, this type off supervisor is more likely to make independent decisions and tell officers what to do

Answer 25

Traditional

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Active