Line Supervision Flashcards
The primary goal of the first line supervisor is to ________.( Lesson 1)
exemplify and accomplish the core values, mission, and goals of the organization and maintain the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity.
While ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, departmental rules and regulations, the supervisor must maintain _______ for others. (Lesson 1 Introduction)
empathy and compassion
Maintaining healthy communication with subordinates allows a supervisor to ________. (Lesson 1 introduction)
impart knowledge, resolve conflict, and effectively coach.
Executive Management= (Lesson 1-1 Objectives)
Chief, Sheriff, Warden
Middle Management- (Lesson 1-1 Objectives)
Majors, Captains, Lieutenants
First-Line Supervisors= (Lesson 1-1 Objectives)
Sergeants, Corporals
Managers= (Lesson 1-3 Objectives)
primarily concerned with planning, organizing, directing, implementing, and evaluating
Supervisors= (Lesson 1-3 Objectives)
generally responsible for planning, staffing, training, assigning, and delegating
Managers =(Lesson 1-3)
Are policy makers or at least make policy recommendations to executive management based on need while supervisors carry out the agencies policies
Managers may develop an operational plan such as planning for security at a community event, while supervisors ______ (Objective 1-3(3)
direct officers in carrying out the plan
While roles are decidedly different, there are instances when a supervisor may also act in the capacity of a __________, such as Incident Commander, Strategic Enforcement Team Leader, or responsibility for equipment. (Objectives 1-3(4))
manager
The _____ is responsible for planning, allocating reasources, and developing junior leaders who ultimately carry out the agencies mission, goals, and directives. (Objectives 1-4(1)
manager
The _____ leads a team to accomplish the agency’s mission, goals, and objectives on a daily basis. (Objectives 1-4(2))
Supervisor
First Line- Leader maintains the ______ of the Agency. (Lesson 1Role of First Line Leader)
organizational or communicational structure
First Line Leader defines the _____ of the organization. (Lesson 1 Role of First Line Leader)
authority
The First Line Leader links the ______ of the organization. (Lesson 1 Role of First Line Leader)
various levels
The First-Line Leader enhances the ______ of the organization. (Lesson 1 Role of First Line Leader)
efficiency
_______ refers to the one-to-one reporting relationship between the subordinate and the supervisor.( Lesson 1-5A)
Unity of Command
A subordinate should only report to and take orders from only ______ supervisor. (Lesson 1-5A)
one
When a member of patrol is also a member of SWAT or another specialized unit, there is a potential for _______. (Lesson 1-5A)
conflict with the unity of command (Example, patrol supervisor tells member they cannot attend SWAT training due to patrol staffing)
______ refers to the total number of subordinates a supervisor can manage effectively as possible. (Lesson 1-5B)
Span of Control
_____ will depend on the type of oraganizational structure or hierarchy.(Lesson 1-5B)
Span of Control
______ , or those with numerous levels of command, have less direct reports for each leader. (Lesson 1-5B)
Tall hierarchies
Early Police leaders modeled their agencies after the tall hierarchy structure used in _______. (Lesson 1-5B)
20th century military organizations