Question 1

Another relatively new approach to saving costs that is being implemented by many agencies across the country is the effort to "go green."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Using the team concept, departments can cut costs and make improvements at the same time by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  using an employee suggestion program 
B)  using a do-more-with-less policy 
C)  by not subcontracting outside the agency 
D)  using inmate labor 
A)  using an employee suggestion program 
B)  using a do-more-with-less policy 
C)  by not subcontracting outside the agency 
D)  using inmate labor

Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: the 12-month accounting period used by an agency

Accepted Answer

The Answer of variable costs and fixed costs and fiscal is...

Question 4

Personnel costs account for __________ percent of the average total police budget.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  40 
C)  65 
D)  80 
A)  25 
B)  40 
C)  65 
D)  80

Question 5

______________ control and guide how resources are used and make those in charge of them responsible for their wise use.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ control and guide how resources are...

Question 6

Most police budgeting is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an annual process 
B)  a continuous process 
C)  both an annual process and a continuous process 
D)  neither an annual process nor a continuous process 
A)  an annual process 
B)  a continuous process 
C)  both an annual process and a continuous process 
D)  neither an annual process nor a continuous process

Question 7

Budgets prepared using a logical process beginning with the lowest levels of the department and working upward will be more accurate and complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Reducing costs is the responsibility of all employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The "all levels" police budget approach means that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  all department categories must expend equally 
B)  all levels of personnel should be involved in budget preparation 
C)  all levels must approve expenditures 
D)  all of these 
A)  all department categories must expend equally 
B)  all levels of personnel should be involved in budget preparation 
C)  all levels must approve expenditures 
D)  all of these

Question 10

The budget is usually divided into two classes of expenses, __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed and variable 
B)  common and general 
C)  long-term and short-term 
D)  mandatory and compulsory 
A)  fixed and variable 
B)  common and general 
C)  long-term and short-term 
D)  mandatory and compulsory

Another relatively new approach to saving costs that is being implemented by many agencies across the country is the effort to "go green."

Using the team concept, departments can cut costs and make improvements at the same time by __________.

Personnel costs account for __________ percent of the average total police budget.

______________ control and guide how resources are used and make those in charge of them responsible for their wise use.

Most police budgeting is __________.

Budgets prepared using a logical process beginning with the lowest levels of the department and working upward will be more accurate and complete.

Reducing costs is the responsibility of all employees.

The "all levels" police budget approach means that __________.

The budget is usually divided into two classes of expenses, __________.

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

Discipline and Problem Behaviors

Complaints, Grievances and Conflict

Stress and Related Hazards of the Job

Deploying Law Enforcement Resources and Improving Productivity

Hiring Personnel and Dealing With Unions

Measuring Performance: Assessment and Evaluation

Challenges in Managing for the Future

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Exam 14: Budgeting and Managing Costs Creatively

Another relatively new approach to saving costs that is being implemented by many agencies across the country is the effort to "go green."

Using the team concept, departments can cut costs and make improvements at the same time by __________.

Personnel costs account for __________ percent of the average total police budget.

______________ control and guide how resources are used and make those in charge of them responsible for their wise use.

Most police budgeting is __________.

Budgets prepared using a logical process beginning with the lowest levels of the department and working upward will be more accurate and complete.

Reducing costs is the responsibility of all employees.

The "all levels" police budget approach means that __________.

The budget is usually divided into two classes of expenses, __________.

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

Discipline and Problem Behaviors

Complaints, Grievances and Conflict

Stress and Related Hazards of the Job

Deploying Law Enforcement Resources and Improving Productivity

Hiring Personnel and Dealing With Unions

Measuring Performance: Assessment and Evaluation

Challenges in Managing for the Future

Filters