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CRM Leadership & Staff Management Flashcards

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  1. Which leadership style is most effective when managing an experienced residential property management team that requires minimal supervision?

    Answer: Laissez-faire or delegative leadership

    Experienced teams that are self-motivated and skilled benefit most from a delegative approach that grants autonomy while the manager remains available for guidance.

  2. What is the primary benefit of establishing clear performance standards for property management staff?

    Answer: It provides employees with measurable expectations and a basis for objective evaluation

    Clear performance standards create transparency, reduce ambiguity about expectations, and provide objective criteria for employee evaluations and feedback.

  3. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), residential property managers must ensure which of the following for non-exempt employees?

    Answer: They are paid overtime at 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 per week

    The FLSA requires that non-exempt employees receive overtime pay at one and one-half times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.

  4. What is the best approach to onboarding a new leasing agent at a residential property?

    Answer: Provide a structured onboarding plan including property familiarization, systems training, and mentorship

    A structured onboarding program with clear milestones, training, and mentorship accelerates productivity and reduces early turnover in new hires.

  5. Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

    Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

    Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

  6. A property manager observes repeated conflict between two maintenance technicians. What is the most appropriate first step?

    Answer: Schedule individual conversations with each employee to understand their perspectives

    Meeting individually with each party allows the manager to gather objective information before attempting mediation or taking corrective action.