Ultimate Skills Flashcards
7 cards from real Supervisory Test practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement in a supervisory context?
Answer: Publicly acknowledging an employee who exceeded a project deadline
Positive reinforcement adds a desirable outcome (public recognition) to encourage repetition of the desired behavior.
A supervisor suspects an employee is struggling with substance abuse that affects job performance. The BEST first step is:
Answer: Address only the documented performance issues and refer the employee to the EAP
Supervisors should address observable performance problems and offer EAP referrals rather than making medical diagnoses or taking premature disciplinary action.
What is the PRIMARY purpose of an employee performance appraisal?
Answer: To evaluate past performance and set goals for future development
Performance appraisals serve both a backward-looking evaluation function and a forward-looking developmental purpose.
A new supervisor inherits a team with a long-established informal leader. The BEST approach is to:
Answer: Identify the informal leader's strengths and leverage them to support team goals
Informal leaders hold significant social influence; channeling that energy toward team goals strengthens overall performance.
When an employee files a formal grievance, a supervisor should FIRST:
Answer: Acknowledge receipt, investigate the claim objectively, and respond within policy timelines
Proper grievance handling requires timely acknowledgment, fair investigation, and adherence to established procedures.
Which of the following BEST describes servant leadership?
Answer: The leader prioritizes team members' needs and development to achieve organizational goals
Servant leadership centers on empowering and supporting team members so they can perform effectively.
A supervisor has two employees competing for the same promotion. To maintain team cohesion, the supervisor should:
Answer: Apply consistent, transparent criteria and communicate the decision process to both
Transparent, criteria-based promotion decisions preserve fairness perceptions and reduce resentment.