BNA Policy and Practice Series
Search – To look over and through for the purpose of finding something.
Secure – To get possession of; to obtain.
See – To make certain of; to learn through observation.
Select – To choose from a number of others of similar kind.
Separate – To set apart from others for a special use; to keep apart.
Sign – To affix a signature to.
Sort – To put in a definite place or rank according to kind, class, etc.
Stack – To pile up.
Stimulate – To excite, rouse, or spur on.
Study – To consider attentively; to ponder or fix the mind closely upon a subject.
Submit – To present, for decision, information for judgement of others.
Sub-total – To take interim total.
Subtract – To deduct one number from another.
Summarize – To make an abstract; to brief.
Supervise – To oversee for directions; to inspect with authority; to guide and instruct with
immediate respons ibility for purpose to performance; to superintend; to lead.
Types of supervision include:
(1)
Direct Supervision – Involves guidance and direction over individuals who report to
and are directly responsible to the supervisor. Includes supervision of work, training,
and personnel functions.
(2)
Close Supervision – Individual does not use own initiative. Is instructed by supervisor
as to the solution and selection of the proper procedures to follow.
(3)
Limited Supervision – Individual proceeds on his own initiative in compliance with
policies, practices, and procedures prescribed by his immediate supervisor.
(4)
General Supervision – Involves guidance and direction actually carried out by the
immediate supervisor.
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