HPM 22.6 Command management Planning

Question 1

True/False: The purpose of departmental planning is to design and maintain a system that will enhance the organizational performance of the department.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Command Management Planning is a process that integrates leadership of the Department with a _____process for meeting the needs of the public and for managing departmental resources.

a. ‘heads-up’
b. ‘sideways’
c. ‘bottom-up’
d. ‘inverted’

Answer 2

c. ‘bottom-up’

Question 3

Successful command management planning depends on the ability of CHP commanders to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT: (1-2)

a. perceive all aspects of the individual’s command’s operating environment
b. formulate realistic command goals, when applicable
c. remain involved with explorer post activities
d. develop comprehensive action plans

Answer 3

c. remain involved with explorer post activities

Question 4

Commanders should ensure that members of their commands have an opportunity to contribute to the process of proposing ____ and _____ and to the development of associated action plans.(1-2)

a. goals/missions
b. strategies/goals
c. missions/strategies
d. strategies/missions

Answer 4

b. strategies/goals

Question 5

A command management plan consists of the following elements EXCEPT:

a. strategies to achieve these goals
b. measurable goals, if applicable
c. actions plans to implement identified strategies
d. developing MOU with district attorney’s office

Answer 5

d. developing MOU with district attorney’s office

Question 6

The final planning package is prepared____ the _____planning conference and contains strategies selected to achieve the departmental objectives, an explanation of the remaining phases of the CMP process, and a format for completing action plans.

a. during/quarterly
b. after/monthly
c. after/annual
d. before/annual

Answer 6

c. after/annual

Question 7

A CMP is operational during a ______.

a. fiscal year
b. 12 month calendar year
c. 2 year period

Answer 7

b. 12 month calendar year

Question 8

True/False: The annuall command management planning cycl is a logical sequence of steps that enables each command to prepare and update its CMP, and report progress towards achieving the CMP objective.
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Answer 8

True

Question 9

The office of______ prepares a planning assumptions document once the commissioner selects the departmental objectives.

a. special representative
b. assistance commissioner, staff
c. special projects
d. media relations

Answer 9

c. special projects

Question 10

The planning assumptions document is designed to provide information on issues that have a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_impact and which could affect the identification and development of strategies to achieve the departmental objectives.
a.  countrywide
.b..areawide
c. statewide
d. regional
c

Answer 10

c. statewide