Deck 13: Using Supervision

Question 1

Cite eight ways in which you, as a supervisee, might enhance your supervisory experience.

Answer 1

not answer

Question 2

__________means assigning responsibility or authority to others.

A) Delegation
B) Supervision
C) Shirking
D) Consultation

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Some supervisors have problems with delegation.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The game that supervisors and supervisees play when the employee dependently leans on the supervisor for almost everything is called:

A) Poor, helpless little old me
B) Of course, I know much more than you do
C) Information is power
D) Good buddies don't evaluate

Question 5

Discuss how you might effectively use supervision.

Question 6

Identify and explain four games supervisees and supervisors sometimes play.

Question 7

The game that supervisors and supervisees play when one person in the supervisory relationship withholds information from the other is called:

A) Poor, helpless little old me
B) Of course, I know much more than you do
C) Information is power
D) Good buddies don't evaluate

Question 8

The game that supervisors and supervisees play where both parties are afraid to give any negative or constructive feedback is called:

A) Therapize me
B) Information is power
C) I'll be nice to you if you'll be nice to me
D) Pose questions to answer question

Question 9

Explain what you would do in the following situation:
You have the strong feeling that your supervisor, who is the same gender as you, gives opposite gender supervisees preferential treatment. For instance, s/he acts friendlier and more casual with them, directs more comments and questions to them during meetings, and seems to give them preference for their vacation choices. You also have heard they're getting higher raises though you feel your own work performance is at least as good as, or better than, their work performance.

Question 10

Workers' general expectations of supervisors include the idea(s) that supervisors should:

A) Make certain that workers are knowledgeable about agency policy
B) Provide input to higher levels of administration regarding line workers' needs
C) Facilitate cooperation among staff
D) All of the above
E) a and b only

Question 11

When your supervisor uses a word you don't understand or one that does not make sense, act as if you do understand because you don't want him or her to think you are incompetent.

Question 12

Administrative functions of supervisors include assigning cases to workers and reviewing case plans.

Question 13

Review and explain the administrative and educational functions of supervisors.

Question 14

The game that supervisors and supervisees play when a supervisor feels uncomfortable holding a "superior" position over workers is called:

A) Poor, helpless little old me
B) Of course, I know much more than you do
C) Information is power
D) Good buddies don't evaluate

Question 15

The following is (are) suggestions for using supervision effectively:

A) Never plan your supervisory agenda ahead of time; let your supervisor assume full responsibility
B) Demonstrate a liking for your work
C) Give your supervisor feedback
D) All of the above
E) b and c only

Question 16

The following is (are) problems that you may have with supervisors:

A) They may take credit for your work
B) They may be incompetent
C) They may be unable to deal with conflict
D) All of the above
E) a and c only

Question 17

One expectation workers have of supervisors is to facilitate the workers' development of new skills.

Question 18

The game that supervisors and supervisees play when either the supervisor or the worker consistently reveals how he knows much more than the other is called:

A) Poor, helpless little old me
B) Of course, I know much more than you do
C) Information is power
D) Good buddies don't evaluate

Question 19

Identify seven general expectations workers often have of supervisors. Explain why each is important.