Question 1

Forthe most part, working in a correctional facility is relatively stress free.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The idea that prison disorder results from unstable, divided, or otherwise weak management is known as the_______ .

Accepted Answer

administra

Question 3

Over the past 40 years, federal courts, the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and affirmative action programs have dramatically changed the composition of the correctional officer force.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​psychological and emotional 
B)  ​geographic 
C)  ​age and size 
D)  ​racial and gender 
A)  ​psychological and emotional 
B)  ​geographic 
C)  ​age and size 
D)  ​racial and gender

Question 4

Custodial employees make up the majority of an institution's personnel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In 1970, the U.S. Supreme Court granted inmates certain limited______ rights.

Accepted Answer

procedural

Question 6

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below.
-Line personnel​

Accepted Answer

A) Compliance by threat 
B) Compliance for material resources 
C) Compliance through manipulation of symbolic rewards 
D) Supervisor can oversee limited subordinates effectively 
E) Subordinate reports to only one superior
F)Toleration of some actions of inmates to operate the prison
G)Behavior violation of department policy
H)Prison disorder results from weak management
I)Support line personnel
J)In direct contact with the client​ 
A) Compliance by threat 
B) Compliance for material resources 
C) Compliance through manipulation of symbolic rewards 
D) Supervisor can oversee limited subordinates effectively 
E) Subordinate reports to only one superior
F)Toleration of some actions of inmates to operate the prison
G)Behavior violation of department policy
H)Prison disorder results from weak management
I)Support line personnel
J)In direct contact with the client​

Question 7

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below.
-Normative power​

Accepted Answer

A) Compliance by threat 
B) Compliance for material resources 
C) Compliance through manipulation of symbolic rewards 
D) Supervisor can oversee limited subordinates effectively 
E) Subordinate reports to only one superior
F)Toleration of some actions of inmates to operate the prison
G)Behavior violation of department policy
H)Prison disorder results from weak management
I)Support line personnel
J)In direct contact with the client​ 
A) Compliance by threat 
B) Compliance for material resources 
C) Compliance through manipulation of symbolic rewards 
D) Supervisor can oversee limited subordinates effectively 
E) Subordinate reports to only one superior
F)Toleration of some actions of inmates to operate the prison
G)Behavior violation of department policy
H)Prison disorder results from weak management
I)Support line personnel
J)In direct contact with the client​

Question 8

The warden is the chief executive officer of the institution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Behavior that blurs the social distance between prison staff and inmates is known as:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​crossing the line. 
B)  ​boundary violation. 
C)  ​abuse. 
D)  ​rule violation. 
A)  ​crossing the line. 
B)  ​boundary violation. 
C)  ​abuse. 
D)  ​rule violation.

Question 10

Provide definitions for coercive, normative, and remunerative power as they relate to the correctional system.Discuss the effectiveness of each type of power. Which do you feel could lead to a more secure and productive correctional setting? Be sure to fully explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Provide definitions for coercive, normative, and remunerative...

Question 11

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below.
-Span of control​

Accepted Answer

A) Compliance by threat 
B) Compliance for material resources 
C) Compliance through manipulation of symbolic rewards 
D) Supervisor can oversee limited subordinates effectively 
E) Subordinate reports to only one superior
F)Toleration of some actions of inmates to operate the prison
G)Behavior violation of department policy
H)Prison disorder results from weak management
I)Support line personnel
J)In direct contact with the client​ 
A) Compliance by threat 
B) Compliance for material resources 
C) Compliance through manipulation of symbolic rewards 
D) Supervisor can oversee limited subordinates effectively 
E) Subordinate reports to only one superior
F)Toleration of some actions of inmates to operate the prison
G)Behavior violation of department policy
H)Prison disorder results from weak management
I)Support line personnel
J)In direct contact with the client​

Question 12

_______________ refers to obedience to an order or request.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Compliance 
B)  ​Power 
C)  ​Authority 
D)  ​Coercion 
A)  ​Compliance 
B)  ​Power 
C)  ​Authority 
D)  ​Coercion

Question 13

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below.
-Administrative control theory​

Accepted Answer

A) Compliance by threat 
B) Compliance for material resources 
C) Compliance through manipulation of symbolic rewards 
D) Supervisor can oversee limited subordinates effectively 
E) Subordinate reports to only one superior
F)Toleration of some actions of inmates to operate the prison
G)Behavior violation of department policy
H)Prison disorder results from weak management
I)Support line personnel
J)In direct contact with the client​ 
A) Compliance by threat 
B) Compliance for material resources 
C) Compliance through manipulation of symbolic rewards 
D) Supervisor can oversee limited subordinates effectively 
E) Subordinate reports to only one superior
F)Toleration of some actions of inmates to operate the prison
G)Behavior violation of department policy
H)Prison disorder results from weak management
I)Support line personnel
J)In direct contact with the client​

Question 14

List and discuss the negative consequences of boundary violations and job stress on correctional officers and staff. What is being done to combat such issues? Do you feel these tactics have been successful? Why or why not?​

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and discuss the negative consequences of...

Question 15

are employees who are directly concerned with furthering the institution's goals and are in directcontact with clients.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Staff personnel 
B)  ​Line personnel 
C)  ​Case workers 
D)  ​Administrators 
A)  ​Staff personnel 
B)  ​Line personnel 
C)  ​Case workers 
D)  ​Administrators

Question 16

To prepare officers for prison work, most states require cadets to complete a _____________ training program.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To prepare officers for prison work, most...

Question 17

Correctional officers have total power over inmates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

are central to prisoner control because correctional officers cannot have total control over the inmates.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Deliberations 
B)  ​Negotiations 
C)  ​Discussions 
D)  ​Mediation 
A)  ​Deliberations 
B)  ​Negotiations 
C)  ​Discussions 
D)  ​Mediation

Question 19

With respect to job turnover among officers, corrections is:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​low. 
B)  ​high. 
C)  ​about the same as any blue-collar job. 
D)  ​relatively stable over time. 
A)  ​low. 
B)  ​high. 
C)  ​about the same as any blue-collar job. 
D)  ​relatively stable over time.

Question 20

What category of personnel comprises the majority of an institution's employees?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​custodial 
B)  ​industry 
C)  ​professional 
D)  ​program 
A)  ​custodial 
B)  ​industry 
C)  ​professional 
D)  ​program

Exam 13: Institutional Management

Forthe most part, working in a correctional facility is relatively stress free.

The idea that prison disorder results from unstable, divided, or otherwise weak management is known as the_______ .

Over the past 40 years, federal courts, the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and affirmative action programs have dramatically changed the composition of the correctional officer force.

Custodial employees make up the majority of an institution's personnel.

In 1970, the U.S. Supreme Court granted inmates certain limited______ rights.

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Line personnel​

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Normative power​

The warden is the chief executive officer of the institution.

Behavior that blurs the social distance between prison staff and inmates is known as:​

Provide definitions for coercive, normative, and remunerative power as they relate to the correctional system.Discuss the effectiveness of each type of power. Which do you feel could lead to a more secure and productive correctional setting? Be sure to fully explain your answer.

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Span of control​

_______________ refers to obedience to an order or request.

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Administrative control theory​

List and discuss the negative consequences of boundary violations and job stress on correctional officers and staff. What is being done to combat such issues? Do you feel these tactics have been successful? Why or why not?​

are employees who are directly concerned with furthering the institution's goals and are in directcontact with clients.

To prepare officers for prison work, most states require cadets to complete a _____________ training program.

Correctional officers have total power over inmates.

are central to prisoner control because correctional officers cannot have total control over the inmates.

With respect to job turnover among officers, corrections is:​

What category of personnel comprises the majority of an institution's employees?​

The Corrections System

The Early History of Correctional Thought and Practice

The History of Corrections in America

The Punishment of Offenders

The Law of Corrections

The Correctional Client

Jails: Detention and Short Term Incarceration

Probation

Intermediate Sanctions and Community Corrections

Incarceration

The Prison Experience

Incarceration of Women

Institutional Programs

Release from Incarceration

Making It: Supervision in the Community

Corrections for Juveniles

Incarceration Trends

Race Ethnicity and Corrections

The Death Penalty

Community Justice

American Corrections

Filters

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Line personnel

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Normative power

Behavior that blurs the social distance between prison staff and inmates is known as:

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Span of control

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Administrative control theory

List and discuss the negative consequences of boundary violations and job stress on correctional officers and staff. What is being done to combat such issues? Do you feel these tactics have been successful? Why or why not?

With respect to job turnover among officers, corrections is:

What category of personnel comprises the majority of an institution's employees?