Chp 2 Flashcards

1
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Working out in broad outline

A

Planning

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2
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-Formal structure of authority
-Subdivisions are arranged, defined and coordinated

A

Organizing

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3
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  • whole personal function
  • Bringing in and training the staff
A

Staffing

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4
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-making decisions and embodying them
-Leader of the enterprise

A

Directing

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5
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All important duty of INTERRELATING the various parts of work

A

Coordinating

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6
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  • Informed through records, research and inspection
A

Reporting

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7
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Standing orders and those that are complicated, should be ______ to reduce confusion and misinterpretation

A

written

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8
Q

Which plans ?

-normal police activities
-Deployment and distribution of personnel, or the search for suspects or lost persons

A

Operational plans

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9
Q

What are the two perpetual task?

A

Planning and organizing

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10
Q

Perhaps no function of management is more important than that of _________ of human effort to ensure unity of action, not only between individuals, but also between organizational units

A

coordination

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11
Q

Which POSDCORB

-consumes much of the supervisors time
- Following through with observation and inspection

A

Directing

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12
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Lines of authority become more ______ as the nature of the organization increases in complexity

A

indistinct

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13
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________ decisions can be made in the line organization, because of the direct lines of authority

A

Quick

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14
Q

If jealousies exist between managers of various units, each unit will tend to become ________ , with the result that harmony of operation will be reduced, and internal frictions will arise

A

departmentalize

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15
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In the functional organization, discipline is difficult to administer because of__________. Lines of authority and responsibility are fragmented.

A

multiheadleadership

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16
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In so far as practicable, ________ work should be apportioned to the same unit

A

homogeneous

17
Q

Work that involves divergent, functions or purposes, will eventually cause ________ if placed within one unit under the control of one supervisor

A

friction and inefficiency,

18
Q

For best results, the principal of_______ and the law of _______, as stated by Alford , require assigning to each worker, the fewest possible kinds of task or operations, in order to improve the quality, and increase the quantity of work, thereby giving the highest class of work to suit to work as a natural abilities. Only then is the greatest individual productivity possible.

A

specialization

productivity

19
Q

A function of prime importance for the supervisor is_______ in his unit for the purpose of determining, if it is effectively divided, between the various units in individuals of the organization.

A

constant analysis of the nature of the work performed

20
Q

Where unity of command cannot be realized at least unity of _____ should be realized.

A

effort

21
Q

The following will contribute to unity of effort

A
  1. Joint operations centers.
  2. Capabilities and limitations.
  3. Positive attitude.
22
Q

The supervisor can effectively reduce his be enough control by delegating work; but in doing so, they must:

A
  1. Define task.
  2. Communicate instructions.
  3. Require completed stuff work.
23
Q

Proper delegation frees the supervisor from many routine task and enables them to devote more of their time to ________

A

broader planning activities

24
Q

Experience has shown that the average employee can, and will except greater responsibility beyond his ordinary duties, and will perform surprisingly well when he is delegated the task, and ______ for its accomplishment

A

given credit

25
Q

The primary function of the manager is to _____ over the process of delegation.

A

preside

26
Q

________ may be accomplished by a specific or general directive, given either in writing OR orally. A simple task may be delegated in a simple manner.

A

Delegation

27
Q

A Complex delegation should be supported by a_________, clearly identifying the problem and the procedures to be followed. Instructions must be complete and clear.

A

comprehensive written directive

28
Q

Once a job has been delegated, it’s important has been explained, and necessary instructions have been clearly given for its accomplishments the supervisor should ________ as needed to ensure that the employee is progressing satisfactory

A

discreetly follow up

29
Q

The practice of delegation contributes to the development of subordinates to perform the supervisors job when she is absent, or unable to act. A program of this nature is variously denominated:

A
  • executive
  • supervisory
  • personal

Development

30
Q

The key to the successful application of the exception principle is ______

A

Training

31
Q

Planning projects

Once data required for the project has been accumulated, they should be studied carefully, refined, and organized into a _______ draft, if a written report is required

A

logical