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Which of the following is not one of the leadership skills identified by Robert Katz?
Which of the following is not one of the leadership skills identified by Robert Katz?
- Technical
- Transactional (correct)
- Human
- Conceptual
Which leadership approach focuses on serving others rather than accruing power or taking control?
Which leadership approach focuses on serving others rather than accruing power or taking control?
- Situational leadership
- Transformational leadership (correct)
- Authority-compliance management
- Followership
When a person believes that the supervisor has an obligation to comply, this is an example of which type of power?
When a person believes that the supervisor has an obligation to comply, this is an example of which type of power?
- Coercive
- Referent
- Legitimate (correct)
- Expert
Which management model exhibits a democratic leadership style?
Which management model exhibits a democratic leadership style?
Which leadership style involves managers reaching decisions with the input of employees but being responsible for making the final decision?
Which leadership style involves managers reaching decisions with the input of employees but being responsible for making the final decision?
What program is focused on improved situational awareness, sound critical decision making, effective communication, proper task allocation, and successful teamwork and leadership?
What program is focused on improved situational awareness, sound critical decision making, effective communication, proper task allocation, and successful teamwork and leadership?
What is the emphasis of the behavioral approach to leadership?
What is the emphasis of the behavioral approach to leadership?
What is the organizational process wherein the supervisor divides work among subordinates and gives them the responsibility and authority to accomplish respective tasks?
What is the organizational process wherein the supervisor divides work among subordinates and gives them the responsibility and authority to accomplish respective tasks?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of the organizational structure of the fire department?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of the organizational structure of the fire department?
What is a factor that affects the fire service?
What is a factor that affects the fire service?
What is one of the fundamental areas of knowledge required by the organizational structure of the fire department?
What is one of the fundamental areas of knowledge required by the organizational structure of the fire department?
Which of the following is an example of a leadership concept mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is an example of a leadership concept mentioned in the text?
What is a crucial area for a newly promoted lieutenant to focus on when assigned to a fire company of older, experienced firefighters?
What is a crucial area for a newly promoted lieutenant to focus on when assigned to a fire company of older, experienced firefighters?
Can a fire officer who is not charismatic be a successful transformational leader according to the text?
Can a fire officer who is not charismatic be a successful transformational leader according to the text?
