Question 1

According to the text, what should follow policies, decisions, practices, and procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  decisions 
B)  principles 
C)  policy manuals 
D)  commitment 
A)  decisions 
B)  principles 
C)  policy manuals 
D)  commitment B

Question 2

A philosophy is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a course of action 
B)  values, beliefs, and principles 
C)  interests and concerns 
D)  standards and guidelines 
A)  a course of action 
B)  values, beliefs, and principles 
C)  interests and concerns 
D)  standards and guidelines B

Question 3

Moral standards pertain to right or wrong behavior, and

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot be forced on subordinates 
B)  this is something the chief must try to guard against trying to control with written policies 
C)  both a and b 
D)  none of the above 
A)  cannot be forced on subordinates 
B)  this is something the chief must try to guard against trying to control with written policies 
C)  both a and b 
D)  none of the above C

Question 4

To be successfully translated into results, principles must be reflected in:

Accepted Answer

A)  daily decision making 
B)  actions and behaviors 
C)  actions and behaviors of the chief 
D)  all of the above 
A)  daily decision making 
B)  actions and behaviors 
C)  actions and behaviors of the chief 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

The police leader's values and beliefs will be evaluated according to:

Accepted Answer

A)  whether he or she believes in unions 
B)  how he or she makes decisions 
C)  how he or she makes assignments 
D)  how he or she determines promotability 
A)  whether he or she believes in unions 
B)  how he or she makes decisions 
C)  how he or she makes assignments 
D)  how he or she determines promotability

Question 6

A stated or written guide for action

Accepted Answer

A)  is called a statement of purpose 
B)  is called a policy 
C)  should not be easily accessible 
D)  should cover any potential occurrence 
A)  is called a statement of purpose 
B)  is called a policy 
C)  should not be easily accessible 
D)  should cover any potential occurrence

Question 7

What are the three Ps that police chiefs have to deal with?

Accepted Answer

A)  pensions, problems, and pay 
B)  politicians, the public, and the press 
C)  policy, promises and promotions 
D)  none of the above 
A)  pensions, problems, and pay 
B)  politicians, the public, and the press 
C)  policy, promises and promotions 
D)  none of the above

Question 8

What factors affect the salaries for the heads of law enforcement agencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  size of the community 
B)  the affluence of the community 
C)  the salary of the previous chief 
D)  all of the above 
A)  size of the community 
B)  the affluence of the community 
C)  the salary of the previous chief 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

Ethical standards for law enforcement:

Accepted Answer

A)  govern professional standards 
B)  have been developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police 
C)  both a and b 
D)  none of the above 
A)  govern professional standards 
B)  have been developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police 
C)  both a and b 
D)  none of the above

Question 10

What are the two general types of motivators?

Accepted Answer

A)  personal and moral 
B)  money and benefits 
C)  economic and work conditions 
D)  personal and professional 
A)  personal and moral 
B)  money and benefits 
C)  economic and work conditions 
D)  personal and professional

Question 11

If a manager truly believes that that his or her employees are competent, he or she will:

Accepted Answer

A)  keep control in his or her hands 
B)  insist that every action be approved by a supervisor 
C)  make decisions without any consultation with employees 
D)  allow employees to act on their own judgment 
A)  keep control in his or her hands 
B)  insist that every action be approved by a supervisor 
C)  make decisions without any consultation with employees 
D)  allow employees to act on their own judgment

Question 12

Decisions that emphasize coordination as opposed to control and delegation or centralized decision making gives a clear message to department personnel that:

Accepted Answer

A)  they are competent and trusted 
B)  they are willing to do the manager's job 
C)  the manager is detached and uninvolved 
D)  the manager is in over his or her head 
A)  they are competent and trusted 
B)  they are willing to do the manager's job 
C)  the manager is detached and uninvolved 
D)  the manager is in over his or her head

Question 13

According to the text, principles are best stated in:

Accepted Answer

A)  a policy manual 
B)  memoranda 
C)  standard operating procedures 
D)  postings on the bulletin board 
A)  a policy manual 
B)  memoranda 
C)  standard operating procedures 
D)  postings on the bulletin board

Question 14

According to the text, a few general principles are better than a long list, because:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is easier to understand and adhere to a few 
B)  development of a long list could create conflict between principles 
C)  none of the above 
D)  both a and b 
A)  it is easier to understand and adhere to a few 
B)  development of a long list could create conflict between principles 
C)  none of the above 
D)  both a and b

Question 15

Examples of how values, beliefs, and principles can be reflected in actions and behavior include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Daily decision making, routine activities, standards, and policies and procedures 
B)  Policies and standards only 
C)  Routine activities only 
D)  Standards only 
A)  Daily decision making, routine activities, standards, and policies and procedures 
B)  Policies and standards only 
C)  Routine activities only 
D)  Standards only

According to the text, what should follow policies, decisions, practices, and procedures?

A philosophy is defined as:

Moral standards pertain to right or wrong behavior, and

To be successfully translated into results, principles must be reflected in:

The police leader's values and beliefs will be evaluated according to:

A stated or written guide for action

What are the three Ps that police chiefs have to deal with?

What factors affect the salaries for the heads of law enforcement agencies?

Ethical standards for law enforcement:

What are the two general types of motivators?

If a manager truly believes that that his or her employees are competent, he or she will:

Decisions that emphasize coordination as opposed to control and delegation or centralized decision making gives a clear message to department personnel that:

According to the text, principles are best stated in:

According to the text, a few general principles are better than a long list, because:

Examples of how values, beliefs, and principles can be reflected in actions and behavior include:

A History and Philosophy of Police Management

Organizational Culture

Leadership Behavior Styles

Creating a Breed of Super-Sergeants

Succession Planning

Organizational Environment

Transactional Analysis

Understanding Personnel Through Mbti

Management Planning

Problem Identification and Decision Making

Management by Objectives

Fiscal Management

Use of Power

The Use of Force

Communication During High Profile Crises

Civil Liability and Accreditation

Ethics for the 21st Century

The School Resource Officer Program: Establishing a Police Presence in Schools

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Exam 2: From Philosophy to Outcomes

According to the text, what should follow policies, decisions, practices, and procedures?

A philosophy is defined as:

Moral standards pertain to right or wrong behavior, and

To be successfully translated into results, principles must be reflected in:

The police leader's values and beliefs will be evaluated according to:

A stated or written guide for action

What are the three Ps that police chiefs have to deal with?

What factors affect the salaries for the heads of law enforcement agencies?

Ethical standards for law enforcement:

What are the two general types of motivators?

If a manager truly believes that that his or her employees are competent, he or she will:

Decisions that emphasize coordination as opposed to control and delegation or centralized decision making gives a clear message to department personnel that:

According to the text, principles are best stated in:

According to the text, a few general principles are better than a long list, because:

Examples of how values, beliefs, and principles can be reflected in actions and behavior include:

A History and Philosophy of Police Management

Organizational Culture

Leadership Behavior Styles

Creating a Breed of Super-Sergeants

Succession Planning

Organizational Environment

Transactional Analysis

Understanding Personnel Through Mbti

Management Planning

Problem Identification and Decision Making

Management by Objectives

Fiscal Management

Use of Power

The Use of Force

Communication During High Profile Crises

Civil Liability and Accreditation

Ethics for the 21st Century

The School Resource Officer Program: Establishing a Police Presence in Schools

Assessment Center Process

Filters