Deck 6: Functions of Police Management

Question 1

The three management functions that are least likely to be delegated and typically need to be performed at the highest levels in the organization are:

A) directing, controlling, and staffing
B) system building, planning, and organizing
C) system building, directing, and controlling
D) staffing, planning, and organizing

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The step in the planning process that is most exclusively future-oriented is:

A) ends analysis
B) forecasting
C) means analysis
D) evaluation

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A police plan for how to deal with an explosion at a chemical plant would be an example of a/an:

A) reactive plan
B) contingency plan
C) operational efficiency plan
D) strategic plan

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The management function of ___________ is the process of grouping like functions in order to achieve maximum efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity.

A) planning
B) organizing
C) staffing
D) directing

Question 5

The internal affairs task within a police organization contributes to the management function of:

A) system building
B) organizing
C) directing
D) controlling

Question 6

According to the text, directing and controlling are two functions that are important for managers at every level of the organization.

Question 7

Once a solid and effective organizational system is built, it will continue to function effectively for a long time, possibly forever.

Question 8

The first stage in the staffing process is training.

Question 9

Involving employees at the stage of developing directives usually makes it more likely that they will understand and carry out the directives once they are implemented.

Question 10

The inspections activity in a police organization exists primarily to provide feedback on the controlling function.

Question 11

Which type of plans are the broadest of the four types of police plans and usually deal with the police organization's mission, goals, and objectives?

A) contingency plans
B) strategic plans
C) reactive plans
D) operational efficiency plans

Question 12

The two most important behavior modification methods for police administration to consider are:

A) rewards and punishments
B) rewards and persuasion
C) rewards and recognition
D) punishments and consequences

Question 13

While most agencies do not require police officer applicants to have higher education, preference is usually given to applicants with college degrees.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a technique usually used by police promotional systems?

A) past performance evaluations
B) physical fitness tests
C) written examinations
D) assessment centers

Question 15

Planning is a present-oriented, reactive management function.