Fire Officer Chapter 2-5

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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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