Which action best demonstrates leadership by example through supervision aimed at ongoing improvement?

• A. Devoting The Major Portion Of His Time To Supervising Subordinates So As To Stimulate Continuous Improvement
• B. Formulating A Time Schedule Covering Routine Duties So As To Conserve Time For Proper Performance Of His Professional Duties
• C. Delegating Responsibility To Subordinate Officers So As To Have Time To Plan Division Policies On A Long-Term Basis
• D. Setting Aside Time For Self-Development And Study

Answer: (A)

Leading by example through supervision means a leader actively works with the team, models the expected behavior, and uses hands-on guidance to drive ongoing improvement. Devoting the major portion of time to supervising subordinates shows exactly this: the leader is present, mentoring, coaching, and providing feedback that continually pushes for better methods and results. This kind of visible, sustained supervision creates a culture where staff see improvement as a daily aim and feel supported to try better approaches.

Formulating a schedule for routine duties focuses on efficiency, not on active mentoring for improvement. Delegating tasks can empower staff and free the leader for long-term planning, but it doesn’t necessarily demonstrate ongoing, hands-on supervision aimed specifically at continuous improvement. Setting aside time for self-development is valuable for the leader, yet it centers on personal growth rather than guiding others toward improvement.