14 Questions
Which of the following is not one of the leadership skills identified by Robert Katz?
Transactional
Which leadership approach focuses on serving others rather than accruing power or taking control?
Transformational leadership
When a person believes that the supervisor has an obligation to comply, this is an example of which type of power?
Legitimate
Which management model exhibits a democratic leadership style?
Team
Which leadership style involves managers reaching decisions with the input of employees but being responsible for making the final decision?
Democratic leadership
What program is focused on improved situational awareness, sound critical decision making, effective communication, proper task allocation, and successful teamwork and leadership?
Crew resource management (CRM)
What is the emphasis of the behavioral approach to leadership?
Personality characteristics of a leader
What is the organizational process wherein the supervisor divides work among subordinates and gives them the responsibility and authority to accomplish respective tasks?
Delegation
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of the organizational structure of the fire department?
Theoretical concepts of fire suppression
What is a factor that affects the fire service?
Socioeconomic factors
What is one of the fundamental areas of knowledge required by the organizational structure of the fire department?
Fire prevention and building safety codes
Which of the following is an example of a leadership concept mentioned in the text?
Methods used by supervisors to obtain cooperation within a group of subordinates
What is a crucial area for a newly promoted lieutenant to focus on when assigned to a fire company of older, experienced firefighters?
Understanding situational leadership concepts
Can a fire officer who is not charismatic be a successful transformational leader according to the text?
Yes, but it requires exceptional technical expertise
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