Question

leadership styles include autocratic; consultative, democratic or participative; and laissez - faire.

1. true
2. false

question 2 (2 points) saved
emergency situations rarely permit the opportunity for democratic or participatory decision making.

1. true
2. false

question 3 (2 points) saved
leadership comes with the job of being a law enforcement officer, regardless of rank.

1. true
2. false

question 4 (2 points) saved
common management/leadership errors include micromanaging and defending decisions.

1. true
2. false

question 5 (2 points) saved
authority is the power to enforce laws, exact obedience, and command and should be demanded by all officers.

1. true
2. false

Explanation:

• Question 1: Leadership styles indeed include autocratic, consultative, democratic/participative, and laissez - faire.
• Question 2: In emergency situations, there is often no time for the lengthy process of democratic/participative decision - making.
• Question 3: Leadership is not automatically associated with the job of a law enforcement officer regardless of rank. Leadership requires certain skills and behaviors that are not inherent in the job title alone.
• Question 4: Micromanaging is a common management/leadership error, but defending decisions (when they are well - thought - out) is not an error.
• Question 5: Authority is not something that should be “demanded” by all officers. It is earned through respect, competence, and proper behavior.

Answer:

1. A. True
2. A. True
3. B. False
4. B. False
5. B. False