Effective Police Supervision

Question 1

Problem solving response: Group 1

Answer 1

Total erradication

Question 2

Problem solving response: Group 2

Answer 2

Materially reduce the problem

Question 3

Problem solving response: Group 3

Answer 3

Impossible to reduce - Alter the characteristics of these incidents

Question 4

Problem solving response: Group 4

Answer 4

Involve larger social concerns - Improving the way difficulties are handled

Question 5

Problem solving response: Group 5

Answer 5

Problems created by specific business groups as a by-product

Question 6

Problem solving response: Group 6

Answer 6

People and institutions are left better equipped to handle a similar problem

Question 7

Leadership - Coercive

Answer 7

Based on fear

Question 8

Leadership - Power

Answer 8

Power derived from policy and chain of command

Question 9

Leadership - Expert

Answer 9

Knowledge in areas

Question 10

Leadership - Legitimate

Answer 10

Derived from written directives

Question 11

Leadership - Referent

Answer 11

Power from the leaders personality

Question 12

Leadership - Reward

Answer 12

Power from offering rewards

Question 13

Leadership Theory - Behavioral

Answer 13

Initiating Structure and Consideration

Question 14

Leadership Theory - Contingency

Answer 14

Matching demands of a specific situation

Question 15

Leadership Theory - Trait Theory

Answer 15

Trait theory distinguishes qualities or characteristics when functioning as an effective leader

Question 16

Leadership Theory - Consultive

Answer 16

Leadership position adopted by a supervisor as a compromise position when it has become apparent that line officers have values and attitudes different from those held by older police offices. Shows consideration for the officer’s needs as well as organizational needs.

Question 17

Leadership Theory - Directive

Answer 17

Shows little concern for officers “Do as I say”

Question 18

Leadership Theory - Participative

Answer 18

Genuine belief and respect for officers. Involves officers in decision making. Participative supervisor never performs a task alone.

Question 19

Supervisor Styles - Traditional

Answer 19

Highly task oriented

Question 20

Supervisor Styles - Supportive

Answer 20

Protector rather than supporter

Question 21

Supervisor Styles - Innovative

Answer 21

Encourage employees to embrace new philosophies and methods of policing.

Question 22

Supervisor Styles - Active

Answer 22

Leading by example

Question 23

Motivation - Needs Based

Answer 23

Maslow - Motivation based on needs in a hierarchal order

Question 24

Motivation - Physiological Needs

Answer 24

Strongest need - Sex, food, shelter, etc

Question 25

Motivation - Social Needs

Answer 25

Hunger for affiliation with others

Question 26

Motivation - Security

Answer 26

Reasonable order, freedom from anxious and insecure

Question 27

Motivation - Esteem

Answer 27

Self-Esteem and respect for others

Question 28

Motivation - Self-Actualization Needs

Answer 28

Feelings of growth and maturity. External stimulation is unneccessary

Question 29

Average person is satisfied

Answer 29

Physiological - 85%
Safety - 70%
Social - 50%
Esteem 40%
Self-Actualization - 10%

Question 30

Hutack - Human

Answer 30

Coaching
Communicating
Counseling 
Mentoring
Delegating
Integrating
Leading
Resolving Conflict

Question 31

Hutack - Tactical

Answer 31

Capabilities
Control 
Expertise
Procedures
Task Orientation
Techniques

Question 32

Hutack - Affective

Answer 32

Attitudes
Empathy
Equity
Fairness
Integrity
Interrelations
Values

Question 33

Hutack - Conceptual

Answer 33

Analysis
Assessment
Decision-Making
Identification of objectives
Prioritizing problems
Solving problems
Interpreting
Loyalty

Question 34

Hutack - Knowledge

Answer 34

Critically review reports
Directing
Evaluating
Organizing work
Scheduling training
Provides Administrative Credibility
Policy Implementation