Question 1

How should goals be determined and set? How do "stretch goals" contribute to this process?

Accepted Answer

Goals should be determined and set through a combination of careful analysis, strategic planning, and input from key stakeholders. It is important to consider the organization's mission, vision, and values, as well as external factors such as market trends and competition. Additionally, goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) to ensure they are realistic and attainable.

"Stretch goals" contribute to this process by pushing individuals and organizations to aim higher and achieve more than they initially thought possible. These goals are ambitious and may require significant effort and innovation to reach, but they can inspire creativity, motivation, and a sense of accomplishment when achieved. By setting stretch goals, organizations can challenge themselves to think outside the box and strive for excellence, ultimately driving growth and success. However, it is important to strike a balance between setting challenging goals and ensuring they are still attainable to avoid demotivation and burnout.

Question 2

The __________ Frame of Reference identifies and analyzes conflicting groups and individuals who are competing with each other for power and control within and outside the department.

Accepted Answer

A)  structural 
B)  human 
C)  political 
D)  cultural 
A)  structural 
B)  human 
C)  political 
D)  cultural C

Question 3

The underlying concept of "system thinking" is that nothing in the organization stands alone; it must always be considered part of a greater whole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Strategic planning builds upon an understanding of the agency's current strengths and weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One of the benefits of strategic planning is:

Accepted Answer

A)  it provides benchmarks to gauge organizational performance 
B)  it is a panacea for resolving organizational or community conflicts 
C)  it can serve as a substitute for leadership 
D)  it can help increase scarce resources 
A)  it provides benchmarks to gauge organizational performance 
B)  it is a panacea for resolving organizational or community conflicts 
C)  it can serve as a substitute for leadership 
D)  it can help increase scarce resources

Question 6

What are the differences between a mission statement and a value statement, and why are they important?

Accepted Answer

A mission statement and a value statemen

Question 7

External factors that threaten the effectiveness and capability of the department are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  success factors 
B)  threat factors 
C)  intangible assests 
D)  performance measures 
A)  success factors 
B)  threat factors 
C)  intangible assests 
D)  performance measures

Question 8

Strategic analysis involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  controlling officer arrest rates 
B)  monitoring deadly force policy 
C)  continuous assessment of external operational demand and internal response capabilities 
D)  managing organizational human resource policy 
A)  controlling officer arrest rates 
B)  monitoring deadly force policy 
C)  continuous assessment of external operational demand and internal response capabilities 
D)  managing organizational human resource policy

Question 9

Benchmarks:

Accepted Answer

A)  set specific measurable targets for each goal 
B)  are the action steps taken to achieve goals 
C)  consider costs 
D)  examine personnel requirements 
A)  set specific measurable targets for each goal 
B)  are the action steps taken to achieve goals 
C)  consider costs 
D)  examine personnel requirements

Question 10

The beginning of both strategic analysis and planning is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the analysis of a department's response capabilities and concluding how best to deploy these resources 
B)  analysis of organizational performance outputs 
C)  identification of external stakeholders 
D)  assessment of internal procedural development 
A)  the analysis of a department's response capabilities and concluding how best to deploy these resources 
B)  analysis of organizational performance outputs 
C)  identification of external stakeholders 
D)  assessment of internal procedural development

Question 11

A values statement should reflect high ideals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Strategic alignment:

Accepted Answer

A)  is linking the desired objectives of community groups and enforcement procedures 
B)  is the intuitive diagnosis of the department's problems 
C)  is the linking of an organization's internal resources, capabilities, strategy, and tactics with the demands of its external environment 
D)  occurs when policy is developed to address human resource issues 
A)  is linking the desired objectives of community groups and enforcement procedures 
B)  is the intuitive diagnosis of the department's problems 
C)  is the linking of an organization's internal resources, capabilities, strategy, and tactics with the demands of its external environment 
D)  occurs when policy is developed to address human resource issues

Question 13

Strategic analysis serves all of the following functions EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  to monitor police officer arrest practices and their relationship to conviction rates 
B)  to learn the reasons and conditions causing criminality 
C)  discovery of crime and suspect relationships as well as information for investigations 
D)  analysis of crime data in order to allocate resources and deploy personnel 
A)  to monitor police officer arrest practices and their relationship to conviction rates 
B)  to learn the reasons and conditions causing criminality 
C)  discovery of crime and suspect relationships as well as information for investigations 
D)  analysis of crime data in order to allocate resources and deploy personnel

Question 14

Which of the following statements is an example of a strategic planning goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing arrests by 25 percent 
B)  setting up an anti-gang unit 
C)  avoiding civil lawsuits 
D)  achieving a reduction in the fear of crime in a community 
A)  increasing arrests by 25 percent 
B)  setting up an anti-gang unit 
C)  avoiding civil lawsuits 
D)  achieving a reduction in the fear of crime in a community

Question 15

__________ set quantifiable performance targets to be accomplished over a period of time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Goals 
B)  Objectives 
C)  Strategies 
D)  Measures 
A)  Goals 
B)  Objectives 
C)  Strategies 
D)  Measures

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a values statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  repress criminal activity 
B)  regulate non-criminal conduct 
C)  use only the minimum necessary force when performing our lawful duties 
D)  provide services 
A)  repress criminal activity 
B)  regulate non-criminal conduct 
C)  use only the minimum necessary force when performing our lawful duties 
D)  provide services

Question 17

NYPD officers stated that both they and the department believed that "reducing crime, disorder, and fear" was an important organizational goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Jack Maple, one of the creators of NYPD's Compstat, asserts that a department's front-line officers are critical information gatherers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The purpose of a _________________ is to identify those critical areas of service demand and potential problems that the department must respond to in order to maintain its effectiveness and efficency.

Accepted Answer

A)  procedural analysis 
B)  command inspection 
C)  process evaluation 
D)  SWOT analysis 
A)  procedural analysis 
B)  command inspection 
C)  process evaluation 
D)  SWOT analysis

Question 20

__________ are generalized statements of where an organization wants to be at some future time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Goals 
B)  Objectives 
C)  Strategies 
D)  Measures 
A)  Goals 
B)  Objectives 
C)  Strategies 
D)  Measures

How should goals be determined and set? How do "stretch goals" contribute to this process?

The __________ Frame of Reference identifies and analyzes conflicting groups and individuals who are competing with each other for power and control within and outside the department.

The underlying concept of "system thinking" is that nothing in the organization stands alone; it must always be considered part of a greater whole.

Strategic planning builds upon an understanding of the agency's current strengths and weaknesses.

One of the benefits of strategic planning is:

What are the differences between a mission statement and a value statement, and why are they important?

External factors that threaten the effectiveness and capability of the department are known as:

Strategic analysis involves:

Benchmarks:

The beginning of both strategic analysis and planning is:

A values statement should reflect high ideals.

Strategic alignment:

Strategic analysis serves all of the following functions EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements is an example of a strategic planning goal?

__________ set quantifiable performance targets to be accomplished over a period of time.

Which of the following is an example of a values statement?

NYPD officers stated that both they and the department believed that "reducing crime, disorder, and fear" was an important organizational goal.

Jack Maple, one of the creators of NYPD's Compstat, asserts that a department's front-line officers are critical information gatherers.

The purpose of a _________________ is to identify those critical areas of service demand and potential problems that the department must respond to in order to maintain its effectiveness and efficency.

__________ are generalized statements of where an organization wants to be at some future time.

The Evolution of Police Leadership and Administration

Administration, Authority, and Command

Police Leadership

Setting Strategic Direction

Managing Change and Culture

Strategic Planning

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 6: Strategic Analysis

How should goals be determined and set? How do "stretch goals" contribute to this process?

The __________ Frame of Reference identifies and analyzes conflicting groups and individuals who are competing with each other for power and control within and outside the department.

The underlying concept of "system thinking" is that nothing in the organization stands alone; it must always be considered part of a greater whole.

Strategic planning builds upon an understanding of the agency's current strengths and weaknesses.

One of the benefits of strategic planning is:

What are the differences between a mission statement and a value statement, and why are they important?

External factors that threaten the effectiveness and capability of the department are known as:

Strategic analysis involves:

Benchmarks:

The beginning of both strategic analysis and planning is:

A values statement should reflect high ideals.

Strategic alignment:

Strategic analysis serves all of the following functions EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements is an example of a strategic planning goal?

__________ set quantifiable performance targets to be accomplished over a period of time.

Which of the following is an example of a values statement?

NYPD officers stated that both they and the department believed that "reducing crime, disorder, and fear" was an important organizational goal.

Jack Maple, one of the creators of NYPD's Compstat, asserts that a department's front-line officers are critical information gatherers.

The purpose of a _________________ is to identify those critical areas of service demand and potential problems that the department must respond to in order to maintain its effectiveness and efficency.

__________ are generalized statements of where an organization wants to be at some future time.

The Evolution of Police Leadership and Administration

Administration, Authority, and Command

Police Leadership

Setting Strategic Direction

Managing Change and Culture

Strategic Planning

Strategic Operations

Human Resource Management

Measuring Police Performance

Maintaining Integrity and Professional Standards

Creating Safe Communities

Future Challenges and Concerns

Filters