LA - Chapter 9
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What is the main message conveyed in the text?

  • Climbing the promotion ladder is an individual effort.
  • The best climbers succeed by stepping on others during their ascent.
  • Success in reaching the top requires stepping on others for support.
  • The best climbers reach the top by helping and working with others. (correct)

    • What does the text suggest about viewing competitors during a promotion process?

  • Competitors should be undermined to secure a successful ascent.
  • Competitors should be viewed as obstacles to be overcome.
  • Competitors should be seen as teammates rather than opponents. (correct)
  • Competitors should be avoided at all costs to ensure personal success.

    • How do the best climbers approach their ascent?

  • By isolating themselves from competitors.
  • By forming teams and working collaboratively with others. (correct)
  • By competing fiercely against their peers.
  • By disregarding the efforts of others.

    • What does the text suggest about climbing the 'promotion mountain'?

    <p>It involves teamwork and supporting others in their ascent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe the mindset of those who see their climb as a competition?

    <p>Believing in a zero-sum game where only one can succeed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key strategy recommended in the text for success in a promotion process?

    <p>Considering competitors as teammates and working together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one benefit of listening to the Drunk Dan Study Show according to the text?

    <p>It helped memorize test questions better.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did Dan's presentation change as he studied and drank?

    <p>It became funnier and more entertaining.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common element in first-line supervisor promotion processes according to the text?

    <p>Oral components involving situational questions or presentations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the text recommend setting up a mock assessment center?

    <p>To practice presentations in front of others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of public speaking does the text highlight in relation to eye contact, posture, and speech fluency?

    <p>The significance of sounding confident and practicing good body language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one benefit of engaging in a study group for promotion processes?

    <p>It provides a platform to practice in front of others like an assessment board.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what was Detective Sergeant Frank Stevenson's role?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the issue with Sergeant Stevenson's leadership style?

    <p>He was a micromanager who didn't trust his team to work without his supervision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Stevenson's rule prohibit his team from doing when he was off?

    <p>They couldn't conduct any fieldwork or arrest suspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the passage describe Stevenson's team when he was not present?

    <p>They were like children sent to their room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'leader armor' suggest about Stevenson's leadership style?

    <p>It suggests that his leadership style was rigid and inflexible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what was the main issue with Stevenson's micromanagement style?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the sergeant do when a team member had a spot or case?

    <p>He allowed the team member to make decisions and supported them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the sergeant's approach on the team members?

    <p>It developed their leadership abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the sergeant's leadership style differ from the traditional model?

    <p>It was the complete opposite, allowing team members to take charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the sergeant aim to achieve through his leadership approach?

    <p>Develop a legacy of well-respected leaders within the agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gap that many leaders face?

    <p>The gap between their knowledge and their actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key to leaving a leadership legacy, according to the text?

    <p>Doing what you know you should do as a leader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main benefits of studying with a partner or group mentioned in the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did one of the members in the author's study group, Dan Clements, continue studying after their group meetings?

    <p>He read policies, laws, and procedures while recording himself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the study group described in the text?

    <p>To prepare for a sergeant's exam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a benefit of studying with a partner or group?

    <p>Increased motivation to study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way that studying with a partner or group can help you understand the subject material better?

    <p>By allowing you to ask others for their views and perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following study techniques did the text mention being used by Dan Clements, one of the members in the author's study group?

    <p>Recording himself while reviewing policies, laws, and procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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