29 Questions
According to the text, which of the following statements is true?
One person can make a difference in the lives of many.
What is the main focus of the text?
The power of one person to make a difference.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of a person who made a difference?
Benito Mussolini
According to the text, what is one of the key characteristics of leadership by example?
Modeling desired behavior
According to the text, what did Bill Belichick describe as one of the leadership traits?
Deploying dependable employees
According to the text, what did Albert Schweitzer say about influencing others?
Example is the only thing
According to the text, what can incompetent supervisors and managers do to your productivity and effectiveness?
Decrease productivity
According to Larry Spears, servant leadership focuses first on serving the needs of subordinates to accomplish organizational goals and help others grow. Which of the following qualities does Spears mention as essential for servant leaders?
Receptive listening and empathy
According to Robert Greenleaf, the servant leadership theory holds that legitimate authority is willingly granted to the leader not because of position or rank, but because one is recognized as a servant leader through his or her actions. Which of the following statements best summarizes this concept?
Legitimate authority is granted to the leader based on their actions
According to the text, which leadership style focuses on day-to-day communication and exchanges between leader and subordinate?
Transactional leadership
According to the text, which leadership style focuses on subordinates' needs and wants?
Transformational leadership
According to the text, why do some law enforcement executives, managers, and supervisors ignore problem children in their agencies?
They want to be popular
What was the reason behind Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz's elaborate plan to stage his own killing?
He feared he was about to be exposed for stealing and laundering money
Why did the organization fail to intervene early on to help Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz when the first indications of trouble surfaced?
There were red flags and sustained allegations of misconduct
Why would a police chief keep an unfit employee in a management position and even promote them?
The police chief may have personal reasons for keeping the employee
What are two important qualities in the leadership lexicon?
Dignity and respect
What is one of the consequences suffered by law enforcement agencies and communities when leaders fail to hold bad employees accountable?
Increased lawsuits
What is the minimum standard of practice to which all agencies should aspire?
Consistency and fairness
What is one of the key qualities exhibited by great supervisors or managers?
Communication skills
What is one of the key qualities needed to gain the trust and respect of skeptical cops?
Solid and consistent work
What is the consequence of losing the respect and trust of those around you?
It requires a sustained effort to regain it
What are the hallmarks of great leaders?
Introspection and vulnerability
Why can inaction by decision makers be damaging to an organization?
All of the above
What is a frequent theme when it comes to failure of leadership in law enforcement?
All of the above
Why can failure of leadership be most damaging in police work?
All of the above
What is the first step in becoming a great supervisor or manager?
Understanding yourself
What did the friend admire most about his sergeant?
Competence and leading by example
What is the importance of gap analysis in the text?
To identify where you are and where you want to be
What did the author propose about great leadership skills in the text?
They can be learned by anyone who is relatively intelligent, a hard worker, and wants to do the right thing
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