Before taking action on adding functions to your unit, which action requires prior approval of your supervisor?

• A. Assuming additional functions for your unit
• B. Rotating assignments among your staff members
• C. Initiating regular meetings of your staff
• D. Assigning certain members of your staff to work overtime on an emergency job

Answer: (A)

Expanding what a unit is responsible for changes the scope of work, workload, and accountability, so it must be cleared with a supervisor before you take action. Approving the addition of new functions ensures that staffing, priorities, and resources align with policy and budget, and that responsibilities don’t creep beyond what’s feasible or authorized.

Rotating assignments among staff and initiating regular staff meetings are routine management practices that stay within the unit’s current scope and typically don’t require higher-level sign-off. Assigning overtime on an emergency job is handled under overtime policies and approvals, which is about timing and compensation rather than adding new duties to the unit.