Chapter Eight.1

Question 1

Stated simply , Planning can be defined as ?

Answer 1

A process that attempts to link present actions to future conditions

Question 2

The dominant tradition in planning is ?

Answer 2

Synoptic

Question 3

Your police chief believes using an objective , problem oriented approach to planing. This approach is called ?

Answer 3

Synoptic

Question 4

In this type of planning the work plans described specific actions to be taken by line units ?

Answer 4

Administrative Plans

Question 5

Your chief has asked you to develop a plan to handle hostage situations. what type of plan is this ?

Answer 5

Tactical

Question 6

Who developed the concept of bounded rationality ?

Answer 6

Simon

Question 7

The concept of brainstorming as a function of group decision making was initially developed to ?

Answer 7

Help trigger creative ideas in advertising

Question 8

According to Nigro and Nigro , the following are common errors in decision making ?

Answer 8

Cognitive nearsightedness and oversimplification

Question 9

This common error in decision making involves the tendency to make decisions that satisfy immediate needs ?

Answer 9

Cognitive nearsightedness

Question 10

The three basic techniques of analysis for selecting a preferred course of action are ?

Answer 10

Strategic
Cost effectiveness
And Must -wants