Health Supervision Partial Chap 1 Questions
J. Kernen
Supervision
1/24/2015
Chap. 1 Questions 1 -5
1. Why should the first-line supervisor be proficient in both doing and leading? Explain.
The first line supervisor must be able to be able to be proficient in both because they much be able to explain how to do the activities, critique the effectiveness of employees doing the activities, and assist in them as well when needed.
2. Do you believe it is better to rise to supervision from within the group or to move into the position from outside? Why?
Both have their advantages and disadvantages. However, I believe that it’s best for the employee, the division and the company as a whole to promote from within the department. Even though there might be some friend vs. supervisor issues or even some push back from jealous co-workers, it’s better for the department to be familiar with the person who is going to lead them instead of being asked to trust, follow and perform for a stranger.
3. What do you believe are the fundamental differences between a traditional “boss” and a true leader?
When I think of a traditional boss I tend to think a little of someone sitting behind a desk most of the day and barely knowing the names of the people who work for them. To be a truly good leader a boss needs to be out there with everyone every once in a while, seeing how everyone works, knowing their employees and showing them that he is not beneath the work that they do every day too. That they are not working for him, but with him.
4. Why is it necessary for the first-line supervisor to be technically or professionally competent as well as a capable leader?
The first line supervisor must be able to be able to be proficient in both because they much be able to explain how to do the activities, critique the effectiveness of employees doing the activities, and assist in them as well when needed.
5. Why is delegation a critically important supervisory skill?
Delegation is very important because as a supervisor your
Supervision
1/24/2015
Chap. 1 Questions 1 -5
1. Why should the first-line supervisor be proficient in both doing and leading? Explain.
The first line supervisor must be able to be able to be proficient in both because they much be able to explain how to do the activities, critique the effectiveness of employees doing the activities, and assist in them as well when needed.
2. Do you believe it is better to rise to supervision from within the group or to move into the position from outside? Why?
Both have their advantages and disadvantages. However, I believe that it’s best for the employee, the division and the company as a whole to promote from within the department. Even though there might be some friend vs. supervisor issues or even some push back from jealous co-workers, it’s better for the department to be familiar with the person who is going to lead them instead of being asked to trust, follow and perform for a stranger.
3. What do you believe are the fundamental differences between a traditional “boss” and a true leader?
When I think of a traditional boss I tend to think a little of someone sitting behind a desk most of the day and barely knowing the names of the people who work for them. To be a truly good leader a boss needs to be out there with everyone every once in a while, seeing how everyone works, knowing their employees and showing them that he is not beneath the work that they do every day too. That they are not working for him, but with him.
4. Why is it necessary for the first-line supervisor to be technically or professionally competent as well as a capable leader?
The first line supervisor must be able to be able to be proficient in both because they much be able to explain how to do the activities, critique the effectiveness of employees doing the activities, and assist in them as well when needed.
5. Why is delegation a critically important supervisory skill?
Delegation is very important because as a supervisor your