Question 1

The next most serious punishment after a warning or reprimand is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  demotion 
B)  dismissal 
C)  termination 
D)  suspension 
A)  demotion 
B)  dismissal 
C)  termination 
D)  suspension

Question 2

Among the most challenging problem behaviors are abuse of sick leave, substance abuse, corruption, insubordination, sexual harassment, use of excessive force and misconduct off duty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Organizational consequences are stronger than personal consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Over 40 years ago, in ____________________, the Supreme Court held that law enforcement agencies could legitimately have more stringent conduct rules, including rules regulating off-duty behavior because a police officer is "directly, immediately and entirely responsible to the city or state which is his employer."

Accepted Answer

Gardner v.

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: a disciplinary action barring an employee from a position

Accepted Answer

The Answer of reprimand and PRICE method and balance of is...

Question 6

Fairness means treating everyone equally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

It is usually true that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  informed employees are apt to meet expectations 
B)  employees should have input in determining rules 
C)  the majority of officers want to conform 
D)  all of these 
A)  informed employees are apt to meet expectations 
B)  employees should have input in determining rules 
C)  the majority of officers want to conform 
D)  all of these

Question 8

A fair disciplinary system would include __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an appeals provision 
B)  immediate and impartial enforcement of rules 
C)  reasonable but necessary rules and regulations governing employee behavior 
D)  all of these 
A)  an appeals provision 
B)  immediate and impartial enforcement of rules 
C)  reasonable but necessary rules and regulations governing employee behavior 
D)  all of these

Question 9

In effective discipline, punishment is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  immediate, consistent and impartial 
B)  delayed, inconsistent and biased 
C)  immediate, unpredictable and based on individual circumstances 
D)  never appropriate 
A)  immediate, consistent and impartial 
B)  delayed, inconsistent and biased 
C)  immediate, unpredictable and based on individual circumstances 
D)  never appropriate

Question 10

Officers should have input on rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Disciplinary actions should be carried out in private to avoid embarrassment and defensiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss the concept of progressive discipline and explain what steps are involved.

Accepted Answer

Progressive discipline is a method used

Question 13

When administering negative discipline, managers should __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  focus on the person and not the behavior 
B)  not threaten, argue or show anger 
C)  ascribe intent to the behavior by implying it was done purposely 
D)  all of these 
A)  focus on the person and not the behavior 
B)  not threaten, argue or show anger 
C)  ascribe intent to the behavior by implying it was done purposely 
D)  all of these

Question 14

The purpose of discipline is to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reward unacceptable behavior 
B)  promote desired behavior 
C)  establish authority over employees 
D)  use positive approaches to behavior only 
A)  reward unacceptable behavior 
B)  promote desired behavior 
C)  establish authority over employees 
D)  use positive approaches to behavior only

Question 15

Match between columns
                        Premises: uses both positive and negative discipline to achieve individual and organizational goals

Accepted Answer

The Answer of comprehensive discipline and appeal and PRICE method is...

Question 16

Of the following disciplinary actions, which is considered most severe?

Accepted Answer

A)  suspension 
B)  demotion 
C)  discharge 
D)  written reprimand 
A)  suspension 
B)  demotion 
C)  discharge 
D)  written reprimand

Question 17

The PRICE method of discipline __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has the manager set goals for the correction of employee behavior 
B)  attempts to focus on a specific problem or problems 
C)  feels it is unnecessary to evaluate performance 
D)  all of these 
A)  has the manager set goals for the correction of employee behavior 
B)  attempts to focus on a specific problem or problems 
C)  feels it is unnecessary to evaluate performance 
D)  all of these

Question 18

Officers who receive summary punishment do not have a right to a hearing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

10 percent of officers can cause, or have caused, 90 percent of the problems in law enforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Most departments use a horizontal use-of-force continuum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The next most serious punishment after a warning or reprimand is __________.

Among the most challenging problem behaviors are abuse of sick leave, substance abuse, corruption, insubordination, sexual harassment, use of excessive force and misconduct off duty.

Organizational consequences are stronger than personal consequences.

Fairness means treating everyone equally.

It is usually true that __________.

A fair disciplinary system would include __________.

In effective discipline, punishment is __________.

Officers should have input on rules.

Disciplinary actions should be carried out in private to avoid embarrassment and defensiveness.

Discuss the concept of progressive discipline and explain what steps are involved.

When administering negative discipline, managers should __________.

The purpose of discipline is to __________.

Of the following disciplinary actions, which is considered most severe?

The PRICE method of discipline __________.

Officers who receive summary punishment do not have a right to a hearing.

10 percent of officers can cause, or have caused, 90 percent of the problems in law enforcement.

Most departments use a horizontal use-of-force continuum.

Management, Supervision and Leadership

The Organization and Structure of American Policing

The Police Mission: Getting the Job Done

Communication: a Critical Management Skill

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Time Management: Minute by Minute

Training and Beyond

Promoting Growth and Development

Motivation and Morale

Complaints, Grievances and Conflict

Stress and Related Hazards of the Job

Deploying Law Enforcement Resources and Improving Productivity

Budgeting and Managing Costs Creatively

Hiring Personnel and Dealing With Unions

Measuring Performance: Assessment and Evaluation

Challenges in Managing for the Future

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Exam 10: Discipline and Problem Behaviors

The next most serious punishment after a warning or reprimand is __________.

Among the most challenging problem behaviors are abuse of sick leave, substance abuse, corruption, insubordination, sexual harassment, use of excessive force and misconduct off duty.

Organizational consequences are stronger than personal consequences.

Fairness means treating everyone equally.

It is usually true that __________.

A fair disciplinary system would include __________.

In effective discipline, punishment is __________.

Officers should have input on rules.

Disciplinary actions should be carried out in private to avoid embarrassment and defensiveness.

Discuss the concept of progressive discipline and explain what steps are involved.

When administering negative discipline, managers should __________.

The purpose of discipline is to __________.

Of the following disciplinary actions, which is considered most severe?

The PRICE method of discipline __________.

Officers who receive summary punishment do not have a right to a hearing.

10 percent of officers can cause, or have caused, 90 percent of the problems in law enforcement.

Most departments use a horizontal use-of-force continuum.

Management, Supervision and Leadership

The Organization and Structure of American Policing

The Police Mission: Getting the Job Done

Communication: a Critical Management Skill

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Time Management: Minute by Minute

Training and Beyond

Promoting Growth and Development

Motivation and Morale

Complaints, Grievances and Conflict

Stress and Related Hazards of the Job

Deploying Law Enforcement Resources and Improving Productivity

Budgeting and Managing Costs Creatively

Hiring Personnel and Dealing With Unions

Measuring Performance: Assessment and Evaluation

Challenges in Managing for the Future

Filters