Chapter Five.3

Question 1

Law enforcement practice associate with what ? type of learning included after action reports , staff inspections , and program evaluations ?

Answer 1

double loop

Question 2

What is the name of the open system concept that states , all organizations face the prospect of moving towed decline ,disorganization ,and death.

Answer 2

Entropic Process

Question 3

The following statements are true inference to the Environmental contingency theory. ?

Answer 3

There is no one best way to structure an organization

Leaders must read the environment and decide what type of structure is the best fit

Question 4

What organizational theory stresses that all agencies must get the resources they need to operate from the larger environment , creating resource dependency?

Answer 4

Resource dependency

Question 5

The following is a characteristic of virtual organization?

Answer 5

Organizations with no control structure
Organizations that disappear when single purpose that brought them together is accomplished
Members who can withdraw at any time

Question 6

What is the name of the procedure used by people and organizations to process their experiences that produce cognitive maps to help negate the world ?

Answer 6

Sense Making

Question 7

What factor could potentially replace every day predictability during a crisis event ?

Answer 7

Widespread uncertainty and fear
An initial lack of basic information about the event
Recognition that available resources are insufficient.