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Greetings, I’m Matthew Foster and currently a student at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, AR. I’m currently completing a master’s degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. I work for Arkansas State Police as a Trooper in Highway Patrol, Troop J, Post 3, Conway County. Today I would like to talk to you about joining my effort in finding the leadership style differences between everyday supervisors and crisis supervisors in the Arkansas State Police Highway Patrol Division. Your participation in my study is greatly valued to me. This research will help the future of our agency. I hope that you will be able to take some time to participant in this study.
Arkansas Tech University Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Informed Consent Statement
Project Statement: What are the leadership style differences between crisis supervisors and everyday supervisors at Arkansas State Police Highway Patrol Division?
I invite you to participate in a web-based online survey that is anonymous. I am conducting a brief survey on leadership style differences of crisis and everyday supervisors with the Arkansas State Police. Your participation in this survey is very important to achieving this goal.
The survey is part of a research project to assess my ability to develop a survey via questionpro.com. The survey should take less than 20 minutes to complete.
Participation in this research project is voluntary.
There are no direct benefits to you for participating in this research. There are no financial or reimbursement cost for your participation in this study.
The information will be used as part of a Master’s student thesis research project. The results will be published in the thesis. Participants may request a copy of the results by sending an email to the address below.
You may decline to participate in this survey, or you may decline to answer certain questions. The web-based survey can be stopped at any time. There is no penalty or loss of benefits.
Your information will be kept confidential.
The web-based survey is administered through QuestionPro. QuestionPro does not collect or maintain any information that would identify who has taken the survey. Only the answers to the questions are recorded. There is no way for the researcher to know who answered which question. All questions are complied into a database for analysis. There are no questions in the survey that could lead to the identification of the individuals taking the survey. Any contact with the researcher must be made by the individual taking the survey, either by phone or email.
Statement of Risk: There is no foreseeable risk other than the loss of the time to take this survey.
Questions about the research study or this survey: You may contact the graduate student, Matthew K. Foster, directly by email ([email protected]), faculty thesis adviser Jamie Earls ([email protected]), or the Department of Emergency Management at Arkansas Tech University at 479-356-2159.
QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR RIGHTS AS A RESEARCH SUBJECT THESE MAY BE DIRECTED TO DR. MARY GUNTER – DEAN OF THE GRADUATE COLLEGE, ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS (479-968-0398).
By proceeding past this point in the survey, you are indicating that you consent to participation in this study. Please print out a copy of this consent form for your records.
Thank you for your time,
Matthew K. Foster |
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| Education: What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? If currently enrolled, highest degree received. |
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| How many years have you been in law enforcement? |
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| How many disaster/crisis situations have you been a part of this year? |
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| How many crisis situations have you been a part of in your career as a supervisor? |
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| Have you ever been a part of Negotiation, SWAT, Aviation, Bomb Squad, ICP, Mobile Incident Command Center, or have rank of Major? |
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| How many years have you been a supervisor, swat leader, bomb squad supervisor, MICC supervisor, or negotiation supervisor? |
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| How many years have you been a part of crisis supervision? |
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| Do you consider yourself a leader? |
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| Would you take a crisis supervisor role in a situation? |
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| Have you completed any crisis supervision training? |
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| Which one would you consider a more stressful job? |
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| What is your current assignment? (You may select more than one) |
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| Do you think it takes a certain type of leadership style to be a successful crisis supervisor? |
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| Do you have an interest in crisis supervision? |
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| Would you like to know what is the most common leadership style in crisis supervisors? |
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1. I provide others with assistance in exchange for their efforts.
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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2. I re-examine critical assumptions to question whether they are appropriate
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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3. I fail to interfere until problems become serious
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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4. I focus attention on irregularities, mistakes, exceptions, and deviations from standards
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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5. I avoid getting involved when important issues arise
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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6. I talk about my most important values and beliefs.
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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7. I am absent when needed.
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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8. I seek differing perspectives when solving problems.
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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9. I talk optimistically about the future.
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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10. I instill pride in others for being associated with me
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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11. I discuss in specific terms who is responsible for achieving performance targets.
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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12. I wait for things to go wrong before taking action.
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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13. I talk enthusiastically about what needs to be accomplished.
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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14. I specify the importance of having a strong sense of purpose.
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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15. I spend time teaching and coaching.
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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16. I make clear what one can expect to receive when performance goals are achieved
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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17. I show that I am a firm believer in "If it ain't broke, don't fit it."
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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18. I go beyond self-interest for the good of the group.
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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19. I treat others as individuals rather than just as a member of a group.
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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20. I demonstrate that problems must become chronic before I take action
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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21. I act in ways that build others’ respect for me
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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22. I concentrate my full attention on dealing with mistakes, complaints, and failures
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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23. I consider the moral and ethical consequences of decisions
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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24. I keep track of all mistakes
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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25. I display a sense of power and confidence .
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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26. I articulate a compelling vision of the future.
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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27. I direct my attention toward failures to meet standards.
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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28. I avoid making decisions .
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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29. I consider an individual as having different needs, abilities, and aspirations from others
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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30. I get others to look at problems from many different angles .
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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31. I help others to develop their strengths
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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32. I suggest new ways of looking at how to complete assignments..
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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33. I delay responding to urgent questions
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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34. I emphasize the importance of having a collective sense of mission .
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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35. I express satisfaction when others meet expectations...
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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36. I express confidence that goals will be achieved
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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37. I am effective in meeting others’ job-related needs
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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38. I use methods of leadership that are satisfying
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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39. I get others to do more than they expected to do
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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40. I am effective in representing others to higher authority
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4
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41. I work with others in a satisfactory way .
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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42. I heighten others’ desire to succeed
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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43. I am effective in meeting organizational requirements.
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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44. I increase others’ willingness to try harder
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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45. I lead a group that is effective
Not at all = 0 Once in a while= 1 Sometimes = 2 Fairly often = 3 Frequently,if not always = 4 |
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