CPWM Human Resources Management & Leadership 4

Question 1

A public works manager wants to apply situational leadership theory. For a new employee who is highly motivated but lacks technical skills, the BEST leadership approach is:

Accepted Answer

Coaching — providing high direction combined with high support

Answer

Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership prescribes a coaching style (high task, high relationship) for enthusiastic beginners who need guidance and encouragement.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of disparate impact discrimination in public works hiring?

Accepted Answer

A physical fitness test required for all applicants disproportionately screens out female candidates with no job-related justification

Answer

Disparate impact occurs when a neutral policy or practice disproportionately excludes a protected class without business necessity or job-relatedness.

Question 3

A public works department wants to improve its succession planning. What is the PRIMARY purpose of a succession plan?

Accepted Answer

To ensure continuity by developing internal candidates for key leadership positions

Answer

Succession planning prepares the organization for leadership transitions by identifying and developing high-potential employees for future key roles.

Question 4

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees in public agencies are entitled to how many weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year?

Accepted Answer

12 weeks

Answer

FMLA provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying medical and family reasons.

Question 5

A public works manager observes an employee making unsafe decisions on a job site. The employee has been with the department for 15 years. The manager should:

Accepted Answer

Address the unsafe behavior immediately regardless of the employee's tenure

Answer

Safety violations must be addressed immediately to prevent injury; an employee's tenure does not exempt them from safety accountability.

(CPWM) Certified Public Works Manager Practice Test

(CPWM) Certified Public Works Manager Practice Test

CPWM Human Resources Management & Leadership 4