Chapter 3-Supervision Flashcards

1
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The process of directing, overseeing, and controlling the activities of other individuals.

A

Supervision

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2
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What is essential to meeting all challenges?

A

Establishing priorities

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3
Q

Direct preparation for emergency responses includes?

A

Training and drilling as a team

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4
Q

When the first sign of a personnel problem arises, the company officer must be able to respond in a ____ manner.

A

proactive

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5
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A company officer must be able to establish _________ objectives

A

clearly-stated

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6
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The least appropriate way for a company officer to communicate their goals and objectives.

A

Passing word through the grapevine.

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7
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_________ works well in involving employees in establishing goals and objectives in emergency situations.

A

Delegating tasks

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8
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A group of people with the common purpose of completing specific objectives within the organization.

A

Workgroup

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9
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In the _____ stage of becoming an effective team, conflict may result.

A

storming

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10
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In the ______ stage of becoming an effective team, the group establishes its norms and values that each member accepts and adheres to.

A

norming

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11
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The stage in becoming an effective team in which the group becomes a true team with leadership shared by all members.

A

Performing stage

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12
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3 basic principles in the team-building process.

A
  • Tell each of the members how they fit into the team
  • take advantage of the existing diversity of team members
  • Work with individual team members to establish personal goals and objectives.
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13
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A method used to create job interest. A process used to prepare capable individuals for advancement within the organization through the direction of a positive role model.

A

Mentoring

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14
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Ways to create job interest within a unit. (3)

A
  • Coaching employees
  • Rewarding employees
  • Empowering employees
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15
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The method of creating job interest which allows subordinates to take responsibility for their actions and decisions.

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Empowering employees

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16
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Counseling employees should…

A

take place in private.

17
Q

If change does not occur after an employee has been counseled.

A

Subsequent counseling sessions may be required

18
Q

What responsibility of the company officer ensures an efficient and stable unit?

A

Promoting and maintaining health and safety policies within the workplace.