Chapter 4 Motivation -A Prerequisite For Success

Question 1

Behavior sciences Trace behavior by utilizing such terms as…

Answer 1

Attitudes, feelings, and state of mind

Question 2

At the same time, current research would suggest that we are aware of for qualities of motivation that give a supervisor a frame of reference for making officers more effective and productive, what are they?

Answer 2

1. Motors are hierarchical in nature
2. Motives may be unconsciousness
3. Inference
4. Variability

Question 3

An individual’s motivation to act depend on two factors:

Answer 3

The strength of the need and believing a certain action will lead to the need satisfaction.

Question 4

What is the motivation cycle?

Answer 4

Phase one= perceived need

Phase two=behavioral response

Phase three= goal = satisfaction

Question 5

At one time in police service, the primary motivation force was based on…

Answer 5

Power

Question 6

Which supervisory style should be avoided:

Answer 6

Authoritarian or laissez-faire

Question 7

List phases that describe a good workplace

Answer 7

1. Pleasant place to work
2. Politics are minimal
3. Everyone is treated fairly
4. It is more than just a job
5. You really feel like it’s your family