Question 1

Throughout history, most prisons have operated toward the ________ end of the management culture continuum.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Explain how a warden's management style can affect inmate and staff relations.

Accepted Answer

Answer should include information on how a warden who is a stickler for details and following the rules maintains a safer environment, compared to a warden who does not keep tabs on the daily operation of the prison. This style can lead to corruption, abuse and other negative aspects.

Question 3

In a chain of command, to who might a correctional officer report directly?

Accepted Answer

A)  chief of security 
B)  warden 
C)  associate warden for security 
D)  security supervisor 
A)  chief of security 
B)  warden 
C)  associate warden for security 
D)  security supervisor D

Question 4

Uniformed staff and professional staff in the prison have interchangeable roles and responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which is one of the activities of the bureaucratic warden?

Accepted Answer

A)  management of daily activities 
B)  coordination of the parole process 
C)  punishing staff and inmates who break the rules 
D)  formulation of accreditation standards 
A)  management of daily activities 
B)  coordination of the parole process 
C)  punishing staff and inmates who break the rules 
D)  formulation of accreditation standards

Question 6

Correctional officers and supervisors make up approximately what percentage of all staff in state and federal prisons?

Accepted Answer

A)  15% 
B)  33% 
C)  67% 
D)  85% 
A)  15% 
B)  33% 
C)  67% 
D)  85%

Question 7

Which phenomenon have correctional agencies experienced over the past decade?

Accepted Answer

A)  high officer morale 
B)  low stress levels 
C)  high officer turnover 
D)  low inmate population 
A)  high officer morale 
B)  low stress levels 
C)  high officer turnover 
D)  low inmate population

Question 8

Positive recognition and good pay have often been the incentives that motivated people to take jobs as correctional officers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ systems are prison systems that consist of only the internal environment, under the direct control of the warden, and without much interest or any interference from external groups.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ systems are prison systems that consist...

Question 10

Discuss why prisons have such a high turnover rate for corrections officers.

Accepted Answer

Answer should include discussi

Question 11

A security supervisor reports directly to the ________ of security in the prison.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A security supervisor reports directly to the...

Question 12

A(n) ________ officer is the staff person in a prison or jail who accomplishes the institution's mission by maintaining control and order within the institution.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ officer is the staff person...

Question 13

In the past, wardens had many demands on them to be external managers because corrections was of great interest to elected officials, the courts, or the media.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is TRUE of transactional leaders in a prison?

Accepted Answer

A)  They emphasize the set of values and principles to be used as guidelines in responding to issues. 
B)  They help staff and the organization to learn and to work through problems in an adaptive manner. 
C)  They provide high levels of staff empowerment to deal with everyday issues. 
D)  They provide answers and give direction for any issue the agency confronts. 
A)  They emphasize the set of values and principles to be used as guidelines in responding to issues. 
B)  They help staff and the organization to learn and to work through problems in an adaptive manner. 
C)  They provide high levels of staff empowerment to deal with everyday issues. 
D)  They provide answers and give direction for any issue the agency confronts.

Question 15

Which of the following is a work-related source of stress in prisons?

Accepted Answer

A)  understaffing 
B)  overtime 
C)  shift work 
D)  inmate demands 
A)  understaffing 
B)  overtime 
C)  shift work 
D)  inmate demands

Question 16

A warden may directly instruct a correctional officer to carry out a function without passing the instruction through correctional supervisors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In which department do service staff work?

Accepted Answer

A)  recreation 
B)  health services 
C)  religious services 
D)  vocational training 
A)  recreation 
B)  health services 
C)  religious services 
D)  vocational training

Question 18

Leaders who exercise leadership based on principles, while motivating staff to jointly address challenges and find solutions to new problems are referred to as ________ leaders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Leaders who exercise leadership based on principles,...

Question 19

Match the prison employee category with the appropriate duty.
-Correctional officers

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct supervision of inmates 
B)  Administration of rehab programs 
C)  Facility maintenance 
D)  Coordination of the budget process 
A)  Direct supervision of inmates 
B)  Administration of rehab programs 
C)  Facility maintenance 
D)  Coordination of the budget process

Question 20

Prisons and jails have different missions, but there is little difference in the role that correctional officers play in the two types of facilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Throughout history, most prisons have operated toward the ________ end of the management culture continuum.

Explain how a warden's management style can affect inmate and staff relations.

In a chain of command, to who might a correctional officer report directly?

Uniformed staff and professional staff in the prison have interchangeable roles and responsibilities.

Which is one of the activities of the bureaucratic warden?

Correctional officers and supervisors make up approximately what percentage of all staff in state and federal prisons?

Which phenomenon have correctional agencies experienced over the past decade?

Positive recognition and good pay have often been the incentives that motivated people to take jobs as correctional officers.

________ systems are prison systems that consist of only the internal environment, under the direct control of the warden, and without much interest or any interference from external groups.

Discuss why prisons have such a high turnover rate for corrections officers.

A security supervisor reports directly to the ________ of security in the prison.

A(n) ________ officer is the staff person in a prison or jail who accomplishes the institution's mission by maintaining control and order within the institution.

In the past, wardens had many demands on them to be external managers because corrections was of great interest to elected officials, the courts, or the media.

Which of the following is TRUE of transactional leaders in a prison?

Which of the following is a work-related source of stress in prisons?

A warden may directly instruct a correctional officer to carry out a function without passing the instruction through correctional supervisors.

In which department do service staff work?

Leaders who exercise leadership based on principles, while motivating staff to jointly address challenges and find solutions to new problems are referred to as ________ leaders.

Match the prison employee category with the appropriate duty. -Correctional officers

Prisons and jails have different missions, but there is little difference in the role that correctional officers play in the two types of facilities.

The History of Crime and Corrections

Sentencing and the Correctional Process

Jails

Probation and Intermediate Sanctions

Prison Systems

Parole and Prisoner Reentry

The Clients of Adult Correctional Agencies

The Juvenile Correctional System

Special Offenders

The Management of Prisons

Prison Life for Inmates

Custody Within a Prison

Treatment and Programs Within a Prison

Legal Issues and the Death Penalty

Current and Future Issues in Corrections

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Exam 12: The World of Prison Staff

Throughout history, most prisons have operated toward the ________ end of the management culture continuum.

Explain how a warden's management style can affect inmate and staff relations.

In a chain of command, to who might a correctional officer report directly?

Uniformed staff and professional staff in the prison have interchangeable roles and responsibilities.

Which is one of the activities of the bureaucratic warden?

Correctional officers and supervisors make up approximately what percentage of all staff in state and federal prisons?

Which phenomenon have correctional agencies experienced over the past decade?

Positive recognition and good pay have often been the incentives that motivated people to take jobs as correctional officers.

________ systems are prison systems that consist of only the internal environment, under the direct control of the warden, and without much interest or any interference from external groups.

Discuss why prisons have such a high turnover rate for corrections officers.

A security supervisor reports directly to the ________ of security in the prison.

A(n) ________ officer is the staff person in a prison or jail who accomplishes the institution's mission by maintaining control and order within the institution.

In the past, wardens had many demands on them to be external managers because corrections was of great interest to elected officials, the courts, or the media.

Which of the following is TRUE of transactional leaders in a prison?

Which of the following is a work-related source of stress in prisons?

A warden may directly instruct a correctional officer to carry out a function without passing the instruction through correctional supervisors.

In which department do service staff work?

Leaders who exercise leadership based on principles, while motivating staff to jointly address challenges and find solutions to new problems are referred to as ________ leaders.

Match the prison employee category with the appropriate duty. -Correctional officers

Prisons and jails have different missions, but there is little difference in the role that correctional officers play in the two types of facilities.

The History of Crime and Corrections

Sentencing and the Correctional Process

Jails

Probation and Intermediate Sanctions

Prison Systems

Parole and Prisoner Reentry

The Clients of Adult Correctional Agencies

The Juvenile Correctional System

Special Offenders

The Management of Prisons

Prison Life for Inmates

Custody Within a Prison

Treatment and Programs Within a Prison

Legal Issues and the Death Penalty

Current and Future Issues in Corrections

Filters