Leadership & Team Management Flashcards
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Which document best defines each staff role's tasks, reporting line, and required skills?
Answer: Written job description
Job descriptions set clear expectations and support hiring, training, and evaluation.
OSHA requires employers to provide workers with what regarding hazardous cleaning chemicals?
Answer: Access to Safety Data Sheets and hazard communication training
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard requires SDS access, labels, and training.
A team member consistently exceeds expectations. What is the most effective recognition approach?
Answer: Give timely, specific praise and consider growth opportunities
Specific, timely recognition reinforces behavior and boosts retention of top performers.
When building a weekly schedule, which factor should drive minimum staffing levels?
Answer: Animal census, care requirements, and safe handler-to-animal ratios
Staffing must match the number and needs of animals to maintain safe, quality care.
What is the primary purpose of a progressive discipline policy?
Answer: To apply consistent, escalating steps that give employees a chance to improve
Progressive discipline (verbal, written, final) is fair, consistent, and documented.
Staff show signs of compassion fatigue after several geriatric pets were euthanized. What should a leader do?
Answer: Acknowledge the loss, offer debriefs, and share mental health resources
Acknowledgement and support resources reduce burnout in animal-care teams.
Which practice best ensures all shifts follow the same cleaning and disinfection procedure?
Answer: Written SOPs with checklists and periodic audits
Standard operating procedures with checklists create consistency and accountability.
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