Question 1

The internal cultural diagnostic scan conducted by NYPD found that the most important value held by the officers themselves is:

Accepted Answer

A)  to reduce crime, disorder, and fear 
B)  to clear radio run backlogs 
C)  to report police corruption 
D)  to make gun arrests 
A)  to reduce crime, disorder, and fear 
B)  to clear radio run backlogs 
C)  to report police corruption 
D)  to make gun arrests

Question 2

The motivational technique known as "strategic intent" uses ___________ goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  short-range 
B)  long-range 
C)  incremental 
D)  stretch 
A)  short-range 
B)  long-range 
C)  incremental 
D)  stretch

Question 3

Line officers who work the street are valuable sources of information because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they want ownership for the department's problems 
B)  they are excellent problem solvers 
C)  they know the problems and needs that exist on their beat 
D)  they are always willing to cooperate with management 
A)  they want ownership for the department's problems 
B)  they are excellent problem solvers 
C)  they know the problems and needs that exist on their beat 
D)  they are always willing to cooperate with management

Question 4

Organizations engage in strategic planning for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to:

Accepted Answer

A)  anticipate future events 
B)  avoid future problems 
C)  ensure success in achieving goals 
D)  minimizes stakeholder influence 
A)  anticipate future events 
B)  avoid future problems 
C)  ensure success in achieving goals 
D)  minimizes stakeholder influence

Question 5

Identify and describe the elements of environmental analysis.

Accepted Answer

Environmental analysis involves identify

Question 6

An action plan will assist in the implementation of a strategy by identifying all of the following tasks EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  who represents the community evaluation 
B)  when the strategy should be done 
C)  who is responsible for carrying it out 
D)  how it will be paid for 
A)  who represents the community evaluation 
B)  when the strategy should be done 
C)  who is responsible for carrying it out 
D)  how it will be paid for

Question 7

Cohen and Brand (1993) identified all of the following external environments of public agencies EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  political environment 
B)  economic environment 
C)  social environment 
D)  cultural environment 
A)  political environment 
B)  economic environment 
C)  social environment 
D)  cultural environment

Question 8

The limitations of strategic planning include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is not a substitute for leadership 
B)  it cannot build consensus within an organization 
C)  it cannot increase scarce resources 
D)  it is not a one-time endeavor 
A)  it is not a substitute for leadership 
B)  it cannot build consensus within an organization 
C)  it cannot increase scarce resources 
D)  it is not a one-time endeavor

Question 9

An organization's purpose is communicated through its mission statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An "external analysis" involves an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Strategic planning helped the Durham, NH, Police Department make internal agency improvements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A strategic plan will provide all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  information on what works and what doesn't work within an agency 
B)  a vehicle to build consensus within the department 
C)  specific strategies for near-completion of tasks 
D)  a fluid and diversified central control mechanism 
A)  information on what works and what doesn't work within an agency 
B)  a vehicle to build consensus within the department 
C)  specific strategies for near-completion of tasks 
D)  a fluid and diversified central control mechanism

Question 13

Strategic planning is time-consuming and too demanding for many departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A strategic plan should never assign specific responsibilities for task and results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The internal cultural diagnostic scan conducted by NYPD found that the most important value held by the officers themselves is:

The motivational technique known as "strategic intent" uses ___________ goals.

Line officers who work the street are valuable sources of information because:

Organizations engage in strategic planning for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to:

Identify and describe the elements of environmental analysis.

An action plan will assist in the implementation of a strategy by identifying all of the following tasks EXCEPT:

Cohen and Brand (1993) identified all of the following external environments of public agencies EXCEPT:

The limitations of strategic planning include all of the following EXCEPT:

An organization's purpose is communicated through its mission statement.

An "external analysis" involves an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the organization.

Strategic planning helped the Durham, NH, Police Department make internal agency improvements.

A strategic plan will provide all of the following EXCEPT:

Strategic planning is time-consuming and too demanding for many departments.

A strategic plan should never assign specific responsibilities for task and results.

The Evolution of Police Leadership and Administration

Administration, Authority, and Command

Police Leadership

Setting Strategic Direction

Managing Change and Culture

Strategic Analysis

Strategic Operations

Human Resource Management

Measuring Police Performance

Maintaining Integrity and Professional Standards

Creating Safe Communities

Future Challenges and Concerns

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Exam 7: Strategic Planning

The internal cultural diagnostic scan conducted by NYPD found that the most important value held by the officers themselves is:

The motivational technique known as "strategic intent" uses ___________ goals.

Line officers who work the street are valuable sources of information because:

Organizations engage in strategic planning for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to:

Identify and describe the elements of environmental analysis.

An action plan will assist in the implementation of a strategy by identifying all of the following tasks EXCEPT:

Cohen and Brand (1993) identified all of the following external environments of public agencies EXCEPT:

The limitations of strategic planning include all of the following EXCEPT:

An organization's purpose is communicated through its mission statement.

An "external analysis" involves an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the organization.

Strategic planning helped the Durham, NH, Police Department make internal agency improvements.

A strategic plan will provide all of the following EXCEPT:

Strategic planning is time-consuming and too demanding for many departments.

A strategic plan should never assign specific responsibilities for task and results.

The Evolution of Police Leadership and Administration

Administration, Authority, and Command

Police Leadership

Setting Strategic Direction

Managing Change and Culture

Strategic Analysis

Strategic Operations

Human Resource Management

Measuring Police Performance

Maintaining Integrity and Professional Standards

Creating Safe Communities

Future Challenges and Concerns

Filters