Middle Management Flashcards

(32 cards)

1
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________ coach, inspire, and motivate people to work together toward common goals.

A

Leaders

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______ plan, organize, and complete task efficiently.

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Managers

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3
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In the ever evolving landscape of leadership, ______, ______, and ______ remain key qualities for leaders.

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empathy, flexibility and resilience

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4
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Middle managers play a crucial role in communicating and upholding and agency’s ______ and ______.

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mission and vision

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5
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Middle Managers are also often responsible for instilling agency ___________ in all of the units they are responsible for.

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culture

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__________ is when someone has the authority to make decisions independently without much input or participation from others.

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Autocratic leadership

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_________ focuses on organizational structure, supervision, performance and outcomes.

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Transactional leadership

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8
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Two main categories of power are __________ and ____________.

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positional power and personal power

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9
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Leadership in management is more than just a title, it’s a responsibility that requires ______, _______, and ______.

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vision, empathy and action

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Middle managers that create a workplace where employees feel empowered to have a say, take ownership, and fully support agency goals promote motivation and alignment within the agency. These managers ________________________________, ______________________________, and _______________________.

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encourage open communication, provide opportunities for skill development, lead by example

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Someone who is _______________ is good at handling social situations, making a strong impact when they communicate, and building good relationships.

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emotionally intelligent

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By recognizing and dealing with obstacles like fear of __________, __________, and __________, they can improve how they communicate and build better relationships with others.

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Criticism, distractions, and interruptions

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Rushing to solve the issue before letting the other person share their prospective can cause ______________ to be overlooked and it can hinder effective ______________.

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Beneficial insights and problem solving

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Managers need to deliver this news in an ___________ way and make sure everyone understands what is happening.

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empathetic

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___________________ is the process of getting new employees ready to start their job.

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Employee onboarding

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16
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_____________________ involves addressing misconduct or performance problems by gradually escalating the consequences.

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Progressive discipline

17
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Middle managers do not always get to decide who becomes a _________________________, but they might be asked to gather information about potential candidates from current supervisors.

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first-line supervisor

18
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An example of _________________________ would be planting evidence or lying in court in an attempt to ensure a suspect is found guilty or accepting illicit donations that benefit an agency can be forms of noble cause corruption.

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Noble cause corruption

19
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The ______________________________ uses three everyday items to help decision-makers analyze their decisions from a different perspective.

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bell, book, and candle test

20
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The __________________________ is a practical tool used to deal with ethical problems and provide a structured way to handle complex, moral challenges.

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Right Decision Method

21
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As a middle manager, you can shape the agency’s ______________ more than its culture because culture takes longer to develop and is harder to change.

22
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___________________ is a group of laws and changes to the constitution that are meant to ensure that crime victims have more rights.

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Marsy’s Law

23
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______________ immunity provides legal protection to judges, prosecutors, legislators, and executive officials for actions committed in their official duties without malice or corrupt motives.
in order to come under _____________ immunity, the officer’s action must be within the scope of his authority, be done in good faith without clear violation of established law at the time of the action, and be objectively legally reasonable.

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Absolute; Qualified

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_______________ planning: is the process by which the guiding member of an organization envision its future and develop the necessary procedures and operations to achieve that future.

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A __________ budget contains expenditures to buy land or to construct or make major renovations to facilities. These budgets usually extend over a period of three to five years.
capital
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_____________ - outstanding debt or recurring payment, representing a commitment to various stakeholders and constituting binding agreements with immediate or future expenditure implications.
obligation
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______________ —managing a series connected projects with long term orientation that will have a widespread impact on the agency.
program management
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Managers who work effectively with stakeholders build trust, improve communication, and create partnerships benefiting both the agency and the community. This can be accomplished by holding ____________________.
quarterly meetings
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During a critical incident, middle managers prioritize ____________ for all involved.
safety
30
If a unit is being micromanaged, it can lead to ______________________.
high turnover
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Local government officials are not liable for taking action that entitles them to absolute immunity. If the action is not legislative or judicial in nature, they may not qualify for ________________, but may be granted ________________.
Absolute immunity; qualified immunity
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__________ - Arranging resources, personnel, and tasks efficiently to ensure smooth execution of the project or program, delegating responsibilities as necessary and establishing clear lines of communication.
Organizing