LSA Supervision and Administration 3

Question 1

A supervisee discloses that she has begun socializing with a former client's family on weekends. The supervisor's MOST appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Explore the boundary issue with her and review ethical standards regarding dual relationships

Answer

Supervisors should first address potential boundary violations through discussion and education about ethical standards.

Question 2

Which budgeting approach requires every expense to be justified from scratch each fiscal year rather than based on prior allocations?

Accepted Answer

Zero-based budgeting

Answer

Zero-based budgeting starts from zero each cycle, requiring justification for all expenditures.

Question 3

In group supervision, a key advantage over individual supervision is that it:

Accepted Answer

Allows peer learning and exposure to diverse case perspectives

Answer

Group supervision fosters peer learning and exposes workers to a wider range of cases and approaches.

Question 4

A supervisor learns that a supervisee has not documented several home visits that were billed to Medicaid. The supervisor should:

Accepted Answer

Address the issue promptly, require accurate documentation, and follow agency compliance procedures

Answer

Billing without documentation risks fraud, so supervisors must act promptly and follow compliance procedures without falsifying records.

Question 5

An administrator who motivates staff by articulating an inspiring vision and encouraging innovation is demonstrating which leadership style?

Accepted Answer

Transformational leadership

Answer

Transformational leaders inspire staff through vision, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration.

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