Question 1

Weber's ideal bureaucracy,however,as described earlier,was designed to eliminate ___________and __________ in organizations.

Accepted Answer

inefficiency,waste

Question 2

____________ precipitates the need for more personnel,greater division of labor,specialization,written rules,and other such elements.

Accepted Answer

A)   Planning
B)   Growth
C)   Engineering
D)   Reduction in force
E)   None of the above B

Question 3

Upward communication in a criminal justice organization is the easiest form of communication as there are fewer barriers than downward communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The history of management can be divided into three approaches and time periods: (1)Scientific management (1900-1940),(2)Human relations management (1930-1970),and (3)Direct access management (1965-present).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An organization's committing such resources as funds,personnel/labor,and equipment toward accomplishing a goal or mission.

Accepted Answer

A)   Planning
B)   Reorganization
C)   Inputs
D)   Outputs

Question 6

_______________ developed the general theory of human motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)   Abraham Maslow
B)   Peter Drucker
C)   Robert Blake
D)   Douglas McGregor
E)   None of the above

Question 7

In preparing for the workforce of the future,it is important that administrators be prepared for the demographic of workers referred to as Generation X,or Gen Xers (those born between 1945 and 1964).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The theory of POSDCORB was emphasized in police management for many years where the needs of workers were adequately addressed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In building the organizational structure,which of the following principles would not be considered?

Accepted Answer

A)   Principle of the objective
B)   Principle of responsibility
C)   Principle of span of control
D)   Principle of less authority
E)   None of the above.

Question 10

Communication within a criminal justice organization may be only downward or upward,due to its organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The theory that contends that good leaders possessed certain character traits that poor leaders typically did not is the trait theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The __________ theory contends if an employee believes that his or her efforts will result in a certain level of performance leading to a desired reward,then that employee will likely take action accordingly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ theory contends if an employee...

Question 13

Definitions of leadership include the following statement:

Accepted Answer

A)   "The process of advancing the recognition of the group's leader(s) "
B)   "Working with and through individuals and groups to accomplish organizational goals"
C)   "The activity of influencing individuals to adopt the leader's viewpoint"
D)   "The exercise of complete control over the group"

Question 14

_______________ developed the "managerial grid," which emphasized two concerns-for tasks and for people-that managers must have.

Accepted Answer

A)   Abraham Maslow
B)   Jane Mouton
C)   Robert Blake
D)   Douglas McGregor
E)   Both B and C

Question 15

The____________ theory sought to determine the fit between the organization's characteristics and its tasks and the motivations of individuals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The____________ theory sought to determine the fit...

Question 16

The number of subordinates a chief executive,manager,or supervisor in a criminal justice organization can effectively supervise is known as _________ ___ ____________.
.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The number of subordinates a chief executive,manager,or...

Question 17

According to Robert Katz,there are three essential skills that leaders should possess: technical,human,and conceptual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An organization's desired outcome,goods,or services.

Accepted Answer

A)   Planning
B)   Reorganization
C)   Inputs
D)   Outputs

Question 19

_______________ developed a hierarchy of needs.

Accepted Answer

A)   Abraham Maslow
B)   Peter Drucker
C)   Robert Blake
D)   Douglas McGregor
E)   None of the above

Question 20

Develop a motivational theory of your own.Explain how you would motivate workers differently than the theories stated in Chapter Two.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Develop a motivational theory of your own.Explain...

Exam 2: Organization and Administration Principles and Practices

Weber's ideal bureaucracy,however,as described earlier,was designed to eliminate _and in organizations.

____________ precipitates the need for more personnel,greater division of labor,specialization,written rules,and other such elements.

Upward communication in a criminal justice organization is the easiest form of communication as there are fewer barriers than downward communication.

The history of management can be divided into three approaches and time periods: (1)Scientific management (1900-1940),(2)Human relations management (1930-1970),and (3)Direct access management (1965-present).

An organization's committing such resources as funds,personnel/labor,and equipment toward accomplishing a goal or mission.

_______________ developed the general theory of human motivation.

In preparing for the workforce of the future,it is important that administrators be prepared for the demographic of workers referred to as Generation X,or Gen Xers (those born between 1945 and 1964).

The theory of POSDCORB was emphasized in police management for many years where the needs of workers were adequately addressed.

In building the organizational structure,which of the following principles would not be considered?

Communication within a criminal justice organization may be only downward or upward,due to its organizational structure.

The theory that contends that good leaders possessed certain character traits that poor leaders typically did not is the trait theory.

The __________ theory contends if an employee believes that his or her efforts will result in a certain level of performance leading to a desired reward,then that employee will likely take action accordingly.

Definitions of leadership include the following statement:

_______________ developed the "managerial grid," which emphasized two concerns-for tasks and for people-that managers must have.

The____________ theory sought to determine the fit between the organization's characteristics and its tasks and the motivations of individuals.

The number of subordinates a chief executive,manager,or supervisor in a criminal justice organization can effectively supervise is known as _______ _ ____________. .

According to Robert Katz,there are three essential skills that leaders should possess: technical,human,and conceptual.

An organization's desired outcome,goods,or services.

_______________ developed a hierarchy of needs.

Develop a motivational theory of your own.Explain how you would motivate workers differently than the theories stated in Chapter Two.

Exam 2: Organization and Administration Principles and Practices

Weber's ideal bureaucracy,however,as described earlier,was designed to eliminate ___________and __________ in organizations.

____________ precipitates the need for more personnel,greater division of labor,specialization,written rules,and other such elements.

Upward communication in a criminal justice organization is the easiest form of communication as there are fewer barriers than downward communication.

The history of management can be divided into three approaches and time periods: (1)Scientific management (1900-1940),(2)Human relations management (1930-1970),and (3)Direct access management (1965-present).

An organization's committing such resources as funds,personnel/labor,and equipment toward accomplishing a goal or mission.

_______________ developed the general theory of human motivation.

In preparing for the workforce of the future,it is important that administrators be prepared for the demographic of workers referred to as Generation X,or Gen Xers (those born between 1945 and 1964).

The theory of POSDCORB was emphasized in police management for many years where the needs of workers were adequately addressed.

In building the organizational structure,which of the following principles would not be considered?

Communication within a criminal justice organization may be only downward or upward,due to its organizational structure.

The theory that contends that good leaders possessed certain character traits that poor leaders typically did not is the trait theory.

The __________ theory contends if an employee believes that his or her efforts will result in a certain level of performance leading to a desired reward,then that employee will likely take action accordingly.

Definitions of leadership include the following statement:

_______________ developed the "managerial grid," which emphasized two concerns-for tasks and for people-that managers must have.

The____________ theory sought to determine the fit between the organization's characteristics and its tasks and the motivations of individuals.

The number of subordinates a chief executive,manager,or supervisor in a criminal justice organization can effectively supervise is known as _________ ___ ____________. .

According to Robert Katz,there are three essential skills that leaders should possess: technical,human,and conceptual.

An organization's desired outcome,goods,or services.

_______________ developed a hierarchy of needs.

Develop a motivational theory of your own.Explain how you would motivate workers differently than the theories stated in Chapter Two.

Weber's ideal bureaucracy,however,as described earlier,was designed to eliminate _and in organizations.

The number of subordinates a chief executive,manager,or supervisor in a criminal justice organization can effectively supervise is known as _______ _ ____________. .