Iannone Flashcards
Giving orders
What the person actually said
What he thinks he said
What the recipient thinks he said
Performance rating standards when a supervisor is forced to make meticulous appraisals of his subordinates or risk the danger of hurting morale is?
Employee Ranking.
True hallmark of leadership A. Common sense B. To motivate employees C. Elements of a leader D. Discipline
Common sense
Requires that the person to whom work has been assigned through the delegation process complete it to such an extent that the only thing left to be done by the person who delegated it is to approve it.
Complete staff work
The natural manner of an individual indicating a complete command of his mental and physical faculties and emotions. It encompasses the qualities of dignity, self-assurance, and poise.
Command presence
One of the principal and perhaps the most important responsibilities of a supervisor is:
a) giving orders
b) directing subordinates
c) training subordinates
d) all of the above
Training subordinates
Common performance rating errors, the one that occurs when the eater is unduly influenced by one or two characteristics that have special appeal to him
Subjectivity
The effectiveness of organizations of necessity is highly dependent upon communication in what directions
A. Upward
B. Downward
C. Lateral
D. All the above
All
Lateral most important
The ability to ______________ clearly and concisely is the most important single skill of the supervisor.
a. Lead
b. Train
c. communicate
d. Delegate
Communicate
Performance rating standards- the rater select only one choice for each trait evaluated and in which only one trait should be considered at a time to avoid an unconscious bias is
Forced Choice standard
The means a speaker uses to translate ideas to listeners are composed of which two forms?
a. Words and directions
b. Symbols and signs
c. Symbols and words
d. Orders and directives
Symbols and signs
Methods of communication
Verbal order - simple
Written orders - complex
Follow up
Overseeing of ppl
Supervision
Maintenance of a high level of discipline and morale requires some practical knowledge of psychological factors that affect human behavior.
Psychology
Direct commands
Given by command when emergent conditions require direct prompt action.
POSDCORB
“Ensuring unity of action between individuals and between organizational units?”
Coordinating
It is important for supervisors to realize that ideas and decisions can more readily be translated into action when they are communicated to others while giving consideration to:
a. Emotional needs of the recipient and the environment
b. Emotional needs of the recipient and their rank in the organization
c. Emotional needs of the recipient and their preferred learning style
c. Emotional needs of the recipient and their level of training
Emotional needs of the recipient and the environment
Performance rating error most common by far
Leniency
Plans consisting of a set of broad principles that guide personnel in the accomplishment of general organizational objectives
Policies
Task behavior
Relationship behavior
Maturity
Interplay situational leadership
POSDCORB
Which activity is further broken down to procedural tactical and operational
Planning
Performance rating error that results higher because the employee subscribes to the same opinions as the supervisor is
Personal Bias
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ while generally thought of as primarily a responsibility of management, is a vital function of personnel on all levels A. Recruitment B. Staffing C. Morale D. Integrity
Recruitment
Performance rating error that results in a skewed curve, with an excessive number of personnel rated in an upper range is
Leniency
Performance rating error when the rater groups all ratings for an individual at the high or low end of the scale is
Halo effect
4 readiness styles
Telling can do but insecure
Selling wants to do but not trained fully
Participating capable of doing but will not
Delegating capable and willing
4 readiness styles
Autocratic - is by book tyrant
Democratic - seek ideas from subordinates
Free rein played down role/ low morale/ not successful
Types of leaders
Outcome
Process
Pure eval vs realistic eval or
Realistic eval vs scientific realist
What are the two types of evaluation
The dominance of technology would be found in the ____________ function
Analysts
- Real problem exist
- Obtain facts
- Evaluations and analyze fact
- Logical conclusions
- Decisions selected
- Decisions communicated
Decision making
Set high standards of conducts and become role gaining respect and trust. Makes employees make decisions and handle situations.
Transformational leadership and empowerment (MLK)
What best describes the establishment of the formal structure of authority through which work subdivisions are arranged, defined and coordinated for defined objective? A. Organizing B. Directing C. Coordinating D. Planning
A. Organizing
Readiness 1 - 4
One supervisor can be highly effective in each situation as long as he can adapt his style to the needs of that situation.
Situational leadership
, POSDCORB break it down;
Planning Organizing Staffing Directing Coordinating Reporting Budget
Common failure of inexperienced supervisor
Failure to delegate
Over supervisor or snoopervision
Women supervision
Gender stereotyping is primary source of stress for female officers. In 2000 13% were female, 7.3 percent were commanders
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a strong motivating force in people. A. Inspiration B. Recognition C. Morale D. Ethics
Recognition
The process of dividing work involves both;
A. Analysis & synthesis
B. Analysis & research
C. Research & analysis
D. Analysis & statistics
Analysis and synthesis
Chapter 4
Theoretically, job connected problems result from a failure of —— to provide adequate training.
A. Supervisors
B. Management
C. Commanders
D. Teachers
Management
True or False: The principle of unity of command applies to those who are commanded, not to those who command.
(A) True
(B) False
True
Which principle is referred to as the “law of use and disuse”
Principle of Repetition
The supervisor can effectively reduce his span of control by
(A) limiting subordinate access
(B) delegating work
(C) delegating responsibility
(D) insisting on accoun
Delegating work
Police Supervision;
Under which doctrine is a public entity now liable for the wrongful acts or omissions of its employees who are acting within the scope of their employment A. Respondeat superior B. Vicarious liability C. Hackney practices D. None of the above
A. Respondent supervisor
A high level of esprit de corps and morale will result in great efficiency. Best mark of leadership
Discipline
POSDCORB
Putting a prepared plan into operation and following up with observation and inspection.
Directing
Leadership ability is not inherited No born leaders.
True
Subordinates are bound to obey lawful orders regardless of their feelings. Failure to do so will disrupt? A. Orderliness B. Smooth Operations C. Discipline D. Disobedience
B. Smooth operations
____________ ___________ relating to SOP’s are useful as guides to personnel in activities such as incident reports
Procedural plans
Command presence
Military bearing cool calm collected in an emergency.
Look sharp
Act sharp
Be sharp
The supervisor is selected by
A citizens
B. Management
C subordinates
D colleagues
Management
What are merely arbitrary symbolic representations of something?
a. Orders
b. Words
c. Signs
d. Directives
Words
3 types of informants
Paid for their cooperation
Voluntarily civic duty
Offenders want leniency
Which of the supervisors basic responsibilities would be describe determining that rules are regulations have been followed ways?
Controller
Delegation is ____________ when the supervisor allows his subordinates todelegate upward more quickly that he learns to delegate downward.
(A) awkward
(B) done well
(C) haphazardly
(D) done poorly
Done poorly
Involves the application of incentives which encourage a certain positive pattern of behavior and attitude and contribute to the accomplishment of organizational objectives.
Motivation
Auxiliary service plans or those that implement normal operations such as —–
Recruiting staffing training
Communication between persons and groups involves:
a. Culture
b. Environment
c. Psychology
d. All of the above
All of the above
The performance rating method that results when the supervisor officer averages the rating of several individual appraisals is known as
Composite ratings
What are merely symbolic representations of something.
A orders
B. Words
C signs
D directives
Words
In the law enforcement agency,first-level supervisors are of special importance because of the great need for.
Teamwork
Plans designed to give guidance and direction to personnel in the performance of normal police activities
operational plans
The barrier which is concerned with semantic blocks is known as
Language barriers
Last one chapter 1
The common elements of supervision can be grouped under those activities that relate to
A. The direction of people and all it implies
B. Control and development
Of people
C the interpersonal relationships with people
D. All the above
All of the above
The best leaders make their jobs look easy they have fewer problem.
True
Motivation is the strongest inspiration.
Recognition
3 types of technology that has helped law enforcement identify and prevent criminal behavior
Social net map
Phone analysts
Video surveillance
Plans that implement normal operations (ex: recruitment of personnel, public & community relations activities, etc.)
Auxiliary planning
The rating error that usually results in justifying extreme rating
Central tendency
Performance rating standards - which is difficult to apply because of the abstract traits that are important in police work?
Numerical Standard
The meanings that emanate from what is perceived are known as:
a. Orders
b. Words
c. Signs
d. Directives
Signs
The process of dividing work involves
(A) analysis (B) synthesis (C) planning (D) training (E) all of the above (F) A and B only
Analysis and synthesis