GPSTC SUPERVISION LEVEL 1 | 2026
UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT|| RANKED!!
Who is classified as the executive level of management? - ANSWERS-
•Chiefs
•Sheriffs
•CEOs
•Directors
Discuss middle management. - ANSWERS-•Plan, initiate, and implement
programs intended to carry out objectives
•Oversee, inspire, and direct the work of supervisors and others that report
to them
Who is classified as middle management? - ANSWERS-•Majors
•Captains
•Lieutenants
Discuss first line supervisors. - ANSWERS-•Report to middle managers
•Responsible for getting "hands-on-work employees" to carry out the plans
and policies of management
Who is classified as first line supervisors? - ANSWERS-· Sergeants
· Corporals
· FTOs
,Identify the three critical skills needed for effective supervision. -
ANSWERS-· Technical
· Interpersonal
· Analytic
Describe the characteristics of effective supervisors. - ANSWERS-•Self-
confidence
•Respect for others
•Good humor
•Flexibility and resilience
•Ability to make decisions
•Creativity
•Quality orientation
•Energy and enthusiasm
•Empowering
•Risk takers
Identify the five foundations for effective supervision. - ANSWERS-•Give
clear and complete instructions
•Communicate
•Give credit when due
•Involve people in decisions
•Maintain an open door
Identify the levels of management in public safety organizations. -
ANSWERS-•Executive
•Middle management
•First line supervisor
, Discuss the executive level of management. - ANSWERS-•Responsible for a
group of other managers
•Establish broad plans, objectives, and general policy
•Motivate, direct, and monitor the managers
Discuss technical skill. - ANSWERS-· Specialized knowledge
· Ability to apply that knowledge
· Skills needed to do a specific job
· Understanding of local government structure
Technical - ANSWERS-_______________________ skills are most often used by
first level supervisors.
Discuss interpersonal skills. - ANSWERS-· Communicate effectively
· Earn respect
· Manage by participation
· Considerate
· Maintain objectivity
· Most valuable skills to develop
Discuss analytic skill. - ANSWERS-· Problem-solving heart of public safety
· Find sources
· Formulate solutions
Define leadership. - ANSWERS-The process of influencing organizational
members to use their energies willingly and appropriately to facilitate the
achievement of the agency's goals.
UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT|| RANKED!!
Who is classified as the executive level of management? - ANSWERS-
•Chiefs
•Sheriffs
•CEOs
•Directors
Discuss middle management. - ANSWERS-•Plan, initiate, and implement
programs intended to carry out objectives
•Oversee, inspire, and direct the work of supervisors and others that report
to them
Who is classified as middle management? - ANSWERS-•Majors
•Captains
•Lieutenants
Discuss first line supervisors. - ANSWERS-•Report to middle managers
•Responsible for getting "hands-on-work employees" to carry out the plans
and policies of management
Who is classified as first line supervisors? - ANSWERS-· Sergeants
· Corporals
· FTOs
,Identify the three critical skills needed for effective supervision. -
ANSWERS-· Technical
· Interpersonal
· Analytic
Describe the characteristics of effective supervisors. - ANSWERS-•Self-
confidence
•Respect for others
•Good humor
•Flexibility and resilience
•Ability to make decisions
•Creativity
•Quality orientation
•Energy and enthusiasm
•Empowering
•Risk takers
Identify the five foundations for effective supervision. - ANSWERS-•Give
clear and complete instructions
•Communicate
•Give credit when due
•Involve people in decisions
•Maintain an open door
Identify the levels of management in public safety organizations. -
ANSWERS-•Executive
•Middle management
•First line supervisor
, Discuss the executive level of management. - ANSWERS-•Responsible for a
group of other managers
•Establish broad plans, objectives, and general policy
•Motivate, direct, and monitor the managers
Discuss technical skill. - ANSWERS-· Specialized knowledge
· Ability to apply that knowledge
· Skills needed to do a specific job
· Understanding of local government structure
Technical - ANSWERS-_______________________ skills are most often used by
first level supervisors.
Discuss interpersonal skills. - ANSWERS-· Communicate effectively
· Earn respect
· Manage by participation
· Considerate
· Maintain objectivity
· Most valuable skills to develop
Discuss analytic skill. - ANSWERS-· Problem-solving heart of public safety
· Find sources
· Formulate solutions
Define leadership. - ANSWERS-The process of influencing organizational
members to use their energies willingly and appropriately to facilitate the
achievement of the agency's goals.
