Chapter 18

Question 1

It’s is absolutely necessary that the supervisor interested in career advancement ___ pg 324

Answer 1

Let his bosses know of his interest

Question 2

A supervisor nearing the end of his working life likely will have fewer options than will a ___ year old sgt pg 317

Answer 2

25

Question 3

Leadership career planning always should start with an open and honest discussion at ____concerning the changes, good and bad, that promotion will bring. A good leader is not selfish at work. He should not be at home, either.pg 318

Answer 3

Home

Question 4

Realistic career planning is not ___. The police supervisor regularly engages in planning in his job as a leader. The only difference is that his career planning is being done for personal benefit as well as for his employer.pg 318

Answer 4

Selfish

Question 5

It is also true that career plans are individualized. No one else’s career plan will be an exact fit for the _____ pg 319

Answer 5

Law enforcement supervisor

Question 6

Career planning will take some of the supervisor’s personal time and emotional energy, but the effort will be worth it. Planning for the future is an important part of life. Considering the amount of time that today’s professional spends at work, failing to plan adequately for that part of the future is an _____ pg 319

Answer 6

Unpardonable sin

Question 7

In addition, by the act of moving up, the supervisor likely will open a position under him for a talented up-and-comer to assume. The law enforcement organization has thereby ____pg 320

Answer 7

bettered itself-twice!

Question 8

The _____leader who wants to get ahead is good-natured and helpful to his subordinates, peers, and bosses. But he does not’ “brown nose” or pander to get there. Most people, police leaders included, can see through the fakery of a bootlicker. In a good organization , that individual will not get ahead. Loyalty is required Pg 320

Answer 8

First line

Question 9

Enthusiasm is wonderful. Competence is absolutely required. But insincere cheerleading and hero worship of one’s boss are ___ to career advancement in a quality law enforcement organization. Hard work and talent will get the upwardly mobile supervisor where he wants to go. There are no shortcuts for the ethical leader. Pg 320

Answer 9

Death

Question 10

The supervisor intent on planning intelligently for the future will be willing to invest some time in rescearching the possibilities Unless he has some sort of ogre or other dysfunctional personality as his own
superio, the firstline leader might start by seeking his boss’s advice on ____ pg 321

Answer 10

Career goals

Question 11

A really good boss will be willing to mentor and coach a subordinate seeking __ pg 321

Answer 11

Additional responsibilities

Question 12

It remains true that the majority of police leaders will be only too happy to help. The supervisor simply needs to [___ for himself who is willing to assist pg 321

Answer 12

Ferret out a “good fit”

Question 13

The law enforcement supervisor career planning begins ____ and should continue throughout a long work life.

Answer 13

Today

Question 14

He will never criticize his organization or it’s leaders in public: that is a ____ pg 322

Answer 14

Cardinal rule

Question 15

Good leaders recognize that the best intentions sometimes result in unintended __ pg 322

Answer 15

Consequences

Question 16

While it may run contrary to everything the supervisor learned as a street cop, volunteering to handle tasks that will make his boss’s life a little easier is a great way to get noticed. Pg 324

Question 17

Many of law enforcement’s top leaders admit to being “suckers” for enthusiasm displayed by their subordinates. It tells them that this is somebody who is excited about
the job and will get things done. This is an employee they are likely to watch for future possibilities. The sharp promotional candidate knows this and will seek projects to handle and problems to solve for the boss. His willingness to take on challenges that he does not have to face sets him apart as an enthusiastic, energetic problem-solver likely to get noticed. If the problem or project he has just taken on makes his boss’s life better, he has just reaped the proverbial double-whammy of positive strokes! Pg 324

Question 18

The individual who listens more than he talks can assemble ___ data that will help him immeasurably on his climb pg 325

Answer 18

Priceless

Question 19

Career planning for law enforcement leader of the twenty first century should include planning for life beyond the ___ pg 325

Answer 19

Badge

Question 20

A good mentor can provide a respectful, interested supervisor with the ______ of the land of the organization to which they both belong . Pg 325

Answer 20

Political lay

Question 21

There is no reason, of course, that the supervisor interested in advancing his career should limit himself to the teachings of one individual, no matter how highly valued that person’s advice may be. It is a good idea to seek the counsel and experiences of others who already have traveled the route that the supervisor wants to go. All of these people can provide information. Some may offer examples of practices to avoid. The ____supervisor can learn something from each one.

Answer 21

Observant

Question 22

The good news is that today’s law enforcement retirees have more good choices than ever about what to do with their remaining years. One thing is certain, however. There is solid evidence that keeping one’s mind active and focused often helps keep the brain healthy late into life. By remaining active both mentally and physically, today’s contributing police supervisor will be tomorrow’s contributing police _____ pg 325 -326

Answer 22

retiree.

Question 23

There are publications available that will help the candidate for a law enforcement top leadership post in getting ready for the competition and what comes after he wins all the marbles. Two excellent books, _______are available from the Police Executive Research Forum. Each should be in the serious competitor’s personal library. Pg 328

Answer 23

Command Performance and Managing for Success: A Police Chiefs
Survival Guide are available from the Police Executive Research

Question 24

The law enforcement supervisor on the way up cannot afford to be ___ or falsely modest. He needs to be aggressive without being obnoxious; persistent without becoming a pest. He knows that desirable positions will not come looking for him. It is up to him to seek and win them. Pg 328

Answer 24

Bashful

Question 25

The ____ and its accompanying letter of introduction often will determine whether or not the candidate gets an interview with the hiring authority. Pg 328

Answer 25

Resume

Question 26

What are the several common sense guidelines that the supervisor can rely on in assembling a resume that stands out for right reasons __ pg 328

Answer 26

-Twelve-point type is best.
-Arial, New Roman, or a similar type face is easiest to read.
-Omit photos and personal information such as hobbies, place of birth, and number of children.
-Cite the most recent work experience
and work back in chrono-
-logical order.
-Do not overuse the word «I.»
-Never use a generic resume; tailor it to the desired executive
position.
-Try to keep it to a maximum of three pages.
- Do not use a lot of graphics or artwork.
- Proof, proof, and proof again for spelling errors and other mistakes.
-Tell the truth and do not exaggerate accomplishments.
-Be sure that personal contact information is provided and is correct.

Question 27

The supervisor intent on organizational development advancement will avoid coming to managements attention
For the ____ pg 322

Answer 27

Wrong reasons

Question 28

Acronym - PERF pg 323

Answer 28

Police executive research forum

Question 29

The ___ supervisor will examine carefully the possibilities for advancement in his current agency pg 317

Answer 29

Career planning

Question 30

The ____ supervisor will not sell his soul in the name of advancement, however. He wants to climb, but he will do it by the rules. He will not resort to shortcuts, trickery, foul play, or cheating. Pg 320

Answer 30

Ethical

Question 31

There are no shortcuts for the ___ leader pg 320

Answer 31

Ethical

Question 32

Most leaders are willing to discuss their own up-through-the-ranks experiences with interested subordinates, if for no other reason than it gives them an opportunity to talk about their favorite subject: _________. Pg 321

Answer 32

Themselves

Question 33

One of the first requirements for a supervisor who desires a job with greater responsibilities is to _________. 321

Answer 33

See to it that he is doing an excellent job of handling his current tasks

Question 34

________ leadership classes can be helpful and also display the employee’s interest in advancement. Pg 323

Answer 34

Department-sponsored