Question 1

Planning is the foundation on which much of police management is based.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

This approach exhibits a low or negative concern for system and stability coupled with a strong willingness to accept risk and take advantage of opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A)  purposeful approach 
B)  traditional approach 
C)  crisis approach 
D)  entrepreneurial approach 
A)  purposeful approach 
B)  traditional approach 
C)  crisis approach 
D)  entrepreneurial approach D

Question 3

A manager's concern for risk can be determined by:

Accepted Answer

A)  his or her attitude toward innovation 
B)  his or her attitude toward opportunity 
C)  both a and b 
D)  none of the above 
A)  his or her attitude toward innovation 
B)  his or her attitude toward opportunity 
C)  both a and b 
D)  none of the above C

Question 4

Planning should only occur at the upper management level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In this approach, the police manager is concerned with system, is willing to take risks, and wants to take advantage of opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A)  purposeful approach 
B)  traditional approach 
C)  crisis approach 
D)  entrepreneurial approach 
A)  purposeful approach 
B)  traditional approach 
C)  crisis approach 
D)  entrepreneurial approach

Question 6

With this approach, long-range planning is both systematic and flexible to encourage innovation and creativity.

Accepted Answer

A)  purposeful approach 
B)  traditional approach 
C)  crisis approach 
D)  entrepreneurial approach 
A)  purposeful approach 
B)  traditional approach 
C)  crisis approach 
D)  entrepreneurial approach

Question 7

In the purposeful approach to decision making, the police manager is not willing to take risks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Before selecting a management planning approach, a police manager should evaluate its positive and negative features and its influence on the future of the department. The police manager should also:

Accepted Answer

A)  consider whether the amount of energy expended in planning and problem solving is reasonable in proportion to the potential gain for the department 
B)  decide whether members of the department will support it 
C)  determine if there are hidden costs 
D)  see what people in the community think of it 
A)  consider whether the amount of energy expended in planning and problem solving is reasonable in proportion to the potential gain for the department 
B)  decide whether members of the department will support it 
C)  determine if there are hidden costs 
D)  see what people in the community think of it

Question 9

In the __________ approach, risk-taking is promoted and trust is placed in the judgment of the department personnel.

Accepted Answer

A)  purposeful 
B)  traditional 
C)  crisis 
D)  entrepreneurial 
A)  purposeful 
B)  traditional 
C)  crisis 
D)  entrepreneurial

Question 10

Concern for risk is the second basic set of concerns for planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The police manager who uses the _________ approach shows a high concern for system and stability and a desire to avoid risk, innovation, and creativity.

Accepted Answer

A)  purposeful 
B)  traditional 
C)  crisis 
D)  entrepreneurial 
A)  purposeful 
B)  traditional 
C)  crisis 
D)  entrepreneurial

Question 12

Concern for system is one of the two basic sets of concerns in police management planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

This type of police manager demonstrates minimal concern for system and a desire to avoid risk.

Accepted Answer

A)  purposeful approach 
B)  traditional approach 
C)  crisis approach 
D)  entrepreneurial approach 
A)  purposeful approach 
B)  traditional approach 
C)  crisis approach 
D)  entrepreneurial approach

Question 14

The highest priority with the ________ approach is to create a stable organization by developing rules and regulation to minimize tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  purposeful 
B)  traditional 
C)  crisis 
D)  entrepreneurial 
A)  purposeful 
B)  traditional 
C)  crisis 
D)  entrepreneurial

Question 15

This approach holds that there is no long-range planning because in law enforcement the future is totally unpredictable.

Accepted Answer

A)  purposeful approach 
B)  traditional approach 
C)  crisis approach 
D)  entrepreneurial approach 
A)  purposeful approach 
B)  traditional approach 
C)  crisis approach 
D)  entrepreneurial approach

Question 16

In the entrepreneurial approach:

Accepted Answer

A)  action is key to success 
B)  risk taking is not encouraged 
C)  plans restrict freedom 
D)  a and c only 
A)  action is key to success 
B)  risk taking is not encouraged 
C)  plans restrict freedom 
D)  a and c only

Question 17

Concerning the entrepreneurial approach, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Priorities are placed on discovering opportunities for improvement and growth. 
B)  Priorities are placed on making long-range plans. 
C)  Managers keep tight control on the personnel, in order to deal with problems and explore opportunities. 
D)  Management does not trust department personnel. 
A)  Priorities are placed on discovering opportunities for improvement and growth. 
B)  Priorities are placed on making long-range plans. 
C)  Managers keep tight control on the personnel, in order to deal with problems and explore opportunities. 
D)  Management does not trust department personnel.

Question 18

In the ___________ approach, long-range planning is both systematic and flexible to encourage innovation and creativity as new facts and opportunities arise.

Accepted Answer

A)  purposeful 
B)  traditional 
C)  crisis 
D)  entrepreneurial 
A)  purposeful 
B)  traditional 
C)  crisis 
D)  entrepreneurial

Question 19

Which of the following is not one of the concerns for system?

Accepted Answer

A)  purpose 
B)  goals 
C)  entirety 
D)  stability 
A)  purpose 
B)  goals 
C)  entirety 
D)  stability

Question 20

According to the text, what is the foundation on which much of police management is based?

Accepted Answer

A)  hope 
B)  change 
C)  planning 
D)  fiscal resources 
A)  hope 
B)  change 
C)  planning 
D)  fiscal resources

Planning is the foundation on which much of police management is based.

This approach exhibits a low or negative concern for system and stability coupled with a strong willingness to accept risk and take advantage of opportunities.

A manager's concern for risk can be determined by:

Planning should only occur at the upper management level.

In this approach, the police manager is concerned with system, is willing to take risks, and wants to take advantage of opportunities.

With this approach, long-range planning is both systematic and flexible to encourage innovation and creativity.

In the purposeful approach to decision making, the police manager is not willing to take risks.

Before selecting a management planning approach, a police manager should evaluate its positive and negative features and its influence on the future of the department. The police manager should also:

In the __________ approach, risk-taking is promoted and trust is placed in the judgment of the department personnel.

Concern for risk is the second basic set of concerns for planning.

The police manager who uses the _________ approach shows a high concern for system and stability and a desire to avoid risk, innovation, and creativity.

Concern for system is one of the two basic sets of concerns in police management planning.

This type of police manager demonstrates minimal concern for system and a desire to avoid risk.

The highest priority with the ________ approach is to create a stable organization by developing rules and regulation to minimize tasks.

This approach holds that there is no long-range planning because in law enforcement the future is totally unpredictable.

In the entrepreneurial approach:

Concerning the entrepreneurial approach, which of the following is true?

In the ___________ approach, long-range planning is both systematic and flexible to encourage innovation and creativity as new facts and opportunities arise.

Which of the following is not one of the concerns for system?

According to the text, what is the foundation on which much of police management is based?

A History and Philosophy of Police Management

From Philosophy to Outcomes

Organizational Culture

Leadership Behavior Styles

Creating a Breed of Super-Sergeants

Succession Planning

Organizational Environment

Transactional Analysis

Understanding Personnel Through Mbti

Problem Identification and Decision Making

Management by Objectives

Fiscal Management

Use of Power

The Use of Force

Communication During High Profile Crises

Civil Liability and Accreditation

Ethics for the 21st Century

The School Resource Officer Program: Establishing a Police Presence in Schools

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Exam 10: Management Planning

Planning is the foundation on which much of police management is based.

This approach exhibits a low or negative concern for system and stability coupled with a strong willingness to accept risk and take advantage of opportunities.

A manager's concern for risk can be determined by:

Planning should only occur at the upper management level.

In this approach, the police manager is concerned with system, is willing to take risks, and wants to take advantage of opportunities.

With this approach, long-range planning is both systematic and flexible to encourage innovation and creativity.

In the purposeful approach to decision making, the police manager is not willing to take risks.

Before selecting a management planning approach, a police manager should evaluate its positive and negative features and its influence on the future of the department. The police manager should also:

In the __________ approach, risk-taking is promoted and trust is placed in the judgment of the department personnel.

Concern for risk is the second basic set of concerns for planning.

The police manager who uses the _________ approach shows a high concern for system and stability and a desire to avoid risk, innovation, and creativity.

Concern for system is one of the two basic sets of concerns in police management planning.

This type of police manager demonstrates minimal concern for system and a desire to avoid risk.

The highest priority with the ________ approach is to create a stable organization by developing rules and regulation to minimize tasks.

This approach holds that there is no long-range planning because in law enforcement the future is totally unpredictable.

In the entrepreneurial approach:

Concerning the entrepreneurial approach, which of the following is true?

In the ___________ approach, long-range planning is both systematic and flexible to encourage innovation and creativity as new facts and opportunities arise.

Which of the following is not one of the concerns for system?

According to the text, what is the foundation on which much of police management is based?

A History and Philosophy of Police Management

From Philosophy to Outcomes

Organizational Culture

Leadership Behavior Styles

Creating a Breed of Super-Sergeants

Succession Planning

Organizational Environment

Transactional Analysis

Understanding Personnel Through Mbti

Problem Identification and Decision Making

Management by Objectives

Fiscal Management

Use of Power

The Use of Force

Communication During High Profile Crises

Civil Liability and Accreditation

Ethics for the 21st Century

The School Resource Officer Program: Establishing a Police Presence in Schools

Assessment Center Process

Filters