Chapter 1

Question 1

When one speaks of the theories, he is of necessity talking about a particular concept or view of something that general involved a set of guiding rules. The ____ is most likely proposing an explanation for something in terms of propositions or suggestions and fact
Pg 4

Answer 1

theorist

Question 2

The _____ most common complaint with the theorist, however, is that he sometimes fails to relate his neatly constructed postulates to the everyday world of work it’s attendant everyday crises
Pg4

Answer 2

Practical supervisor

Question 3

Unfortunately, what the formal theorists are trying to say to help the practicing supervisor may be lost or overlooked in the demanding practicalities of the everyday push to get the job done. At the same time,The _____ supervisor regardless of his field, does have something going for him that many theorist may may heed far too little in their well_ intentioned efforts. That very real something is frequently referred to as common sense
Pg 5

Answer 3

Working supervisor

Question 4

In defining
Common sense, dictionaries use the phrase as “normal intelligence “ and practical sense. Common sense includes considerably more. Common sense also entails the practical application of good judgement, prudence, and an aptitude for calm and logical reasoning. It is the total of formal learning added to life experience. Yet it’s total is more than formal education and life added up. Common sense might be what the bright if “ uneducated” individual with no formal training whatever might apply when faced with a new situation or problem.
Pg 5

Question 5

Common sense entails the practical application of good judgement, _____,______,______
Pg5

Answer 5

Prudence
Aptitude for calm and logical reasoning

Question 6

The word “___” invites some fairly standard responses in any attempt at the definition. One often see references to “the overseeing of the actions or performances of others. Another not so unreasonable phrase notes that supervision is the “acts of directing and controlling the talents and actions of other in carrying out certain goals and objectives
Pg5

Answer 6

Supervision

Question 7

With common sense and training in practical skills and a bit of theory, the ___ supervisor can do his best as a leader
Pg5

Answer 7

Contemporary

Question 8

If a supervisor wants to supervise effectively. A police leader will have to serve as a _____
Pg 18

Answer 8

Planner
Trainer and educator
Counselor
Disciplinarian
Listener
Confidant
Communicator
Performance evaluator

Question 9

The police supervisor serves more than one master and has more than a few functions. He serves both the individual ( his subordinate) and his organization ( the law enforcement agency). He must show loyalty,_____and genuine concern for both
Pg10

Answer 9

Fairness

Question 10

The police officer who feel too strong a zeal for ____ and right may also pose a special problem for the police leader
Pg11

Answer 10

Justice

Question 11

The police Sgt is responsible for translating his departments polices , rules and regulations into __ pg 16

Answer 11

On the job compliance

Question 12

The police supervisor will find that many of his subordinates espouse a strong sense of ___ pg 11

Answer 12

Justice

Question 13

The supervisors disciplinary efforts should be directed primarily at ___pg 7

Answer 13

changed behavior and improved behaviors than to outright punishment

Question 14

A good supervisor will excel in the concise use of ___ as tools. Pg 8

Answer 14

Words

Question 15

Law enforcement supervision is much more than about ____ than theory p4

Answer 15

Practical application

Question 16

Effective supervision requires ___ and practical skills p18

Answer 16

Common sense

Question 17

The police officers of several years experience is often increasingly ____ in his approach to life, over time , he may develop and voice an “us vs, then attitude regarding the world he lives and works in, and he may even become ______
Pg14

Answer 17

Cynical and embittered

Question 18

A police supervisor is responsible for ___ broad guidelines into on the-job compliance by his subordinates
Pg 16

Answer 18

Translating

Question 19

The police leader will have to furnish ___ rewards for the officer who gets few thanks from the public that may understand very little about his job pg 13

Answer 19

Mental

Question 20

No single category of human endeavor demands greater reliance upon the consistent common sense and ___ of the line supervisor than does professional law enforcement in modern day America pg 15

Answer 20

Good judgement

Question 21

The police sergeant is responsible for translating his departments polices , rules and regulations into __ pg 16

Answer 21

On the job compliance

Question 22

Effective supervision requires common sense and _____

Answer 22

Practical skills

Question 23

First and above all else, the supervisor is expected to ___ pg6

Answer 23

Lead

Question 24

The ___is the single , most important figure in the work lives of front line employees
P18

Answer 24

First line supervisor

Question 25

The supervisors most important role is that if a ____ model

Answer 25

Positive role model

Question 26

Many of the challenges a police supervisor faces are not unique to the law _____ profession pg 18

Answer 26

Enforcement

Question 27

The supervisor is ___ to the success of the organization and it’s people

Answer 27

Vital

Question 28

The police officer of several years’ experience is often increasingly cynical in his approach to life. Over time, he may develop and voice a(n) ______attitude regarding the world he lives and works in, and he may even become embittered.

Answer 28

Us vs. The them

Question 29

With common sense and _____
a bit of theory, the contemporary supervisor can do his best as a leader pg5

Answer 29

Training in practical skills

Question 30

“He sometimes fails to relate his neatly constructed postulates to the everyday world of work with its attendant everyday crises”, best describes who’s most common complaint? Pg 4

Answer 30

The practical supervisor’s
complaint with the theorist

Question 31

As an evaluator, the supervisor will be impartial, thorough, and _____ pg 4

Answer 31

Accurate

Question 32

The person who is most likely proposing an explanation for something in terms of propositions or suggestions of fact, best describes who?

Answer 32

The theorist

Question 33

Because he is the proud and independent creature that he is, the police officer having difficulties with his mental outlook may resist the supervisor’s ____pg15

Answer 33

Interference

Question 34

Why is the average police officer’s attitude towards his job present something of a contrast over that of the so-called average worker from other fields? Pg10

Answer 34

See himself part of the cause

Question 35

The responsibility to discipline fairly and ______will sometimes be an uncomfortable burden for the leader to bear. Pg7

Answer 35

Wisely

Question 36

With some allowances for additional requirements of specialty assignments , it can be said that the American police Sgt : guide, monitors, and ____ subordinates
Pg 15

Answer 36

EvAluates the performance of

Question 37

one often sees references to the overseeing of the actions or performances of others. A not unreasonable phrase notes that supervision is the act of directing and controlling the talents and actions of others in ___ pg5

Answer 37

Carrying out certain goals and objectives

Question 38

The average police officer’s attitude towards his job presents something of a contrast over that of the so-called average worker from other fields. The mythical average policeman: pg 10

Answer 38

May see himself as part of a cause , an idea almost dead in those who work for pay in modern times

Question 39

First and above all else , the police supervisor is expected to __ pg 18

Answer 39

Lead

Question 40

How will a supervisor concerned about his/ her body handle alcohol pg 57

Answer 40

They will not drink it in excessive amounts

Question 41

A “______” philosophy can cover a wide range of activities and expectations. pg 6

Answer 41

Follow me

Question 42

Perhaps closely allied with the belief in a cause among American police officers is ___ pg 12

Answer 42

their often expressed need to feel that they are accomplishing something worthwhile for their considerable efforts.

Question 43

_____In all dealings means that even the appearance of prejudice or partiality must be avoided pg 53

Answer 43

Fairness

Question 44

Ethics may go by a number of other names and involve several things. Ethics have been termed “rules for proper conduct” and have been referred to as a set of moral principles. Ethics are said to deal with the nature of the “good and right.” In their most formal sense, ethics are said to be the science of the human character in its ideal state of being. Ethics may encompass all of these things and more.

Question 45

Supervision must, in fact, deal with workers and their actions, abilities, emotions, and work products. In the case of the police employee, that work product will be delivered in the form of ____.

Answer 45

Police service

Question 46

The ineffective supervisor can temporarily get away with espousing the old “do as I say, not as I do philosophy. his short comings are however , destined to catch up with him. a true leader knows that he cannot afford such morally lazy approach to supervision

Question 47

The supervisor will be a manager, too. When called upon to do so, he will be capable of helping formulate his employer’s policies as well as specific operational guidelines.

Question 48

He learns to direct, control, and communicate well.