Line Supervision Section 5

Question 1

What involves visualization and determination of action toward some objective?

Answer 1

Planning

Question 2

In reference to P.O.D.S.C.O.R.B , which element forecasts the needs of the organization required to meet the mission, goals, and objectives?

Answer 2

Planning

Question 3

In reference to P.O.D.S.C.O.R.B , which element groups together subsystems in order to achieve efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity?

Answer 3

Organizing

Question 4

In reference to P.O.D.S.C.O.R.B , which element involves telling people what to do, when to do it and how to do it.

Answer 4

Directing

Question 5

In reference to P.O.D.S.C.O.R.B , which element involves recruiting, selecting, training, and assigning employees for performing necessary tasks?

Answer 5

Staffing

Question 6

In reference to P.O.D.S.C.O.R.B , which element involves managing employees and resources for unified response and performance?

Answer 6

Coordinating

Question 7

In reference to P.O.D.S.C.O.R.B , which element involves providing and receiving feedback to enhance performance?

Answer 7

Reporting

Question 8

In reference to P.O.D.S.C.O.R.B , which element involves allocating funds to accomplish the goals and objectives of the organization?

Answer 8

Budgeting

Question 9

Which analysis model uses a specialized method for weighing the pros and cons to obtain a whole view of all the forces for and against a plan so that a decision can be made which takes into account all interests?

Answer 9

Force Field Analysis

Question 10

The fishbone diagram, or Ishikawa Diagram, is also known as what?

Answer 10

Cause and Effect

Question 11

Which analysis method is used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Oppurtunites, and Threats involved in setting goals and objectives for a project?

Answer 11

SWOT Analysis

Question 12

What is the proper allocation of resources and personnel to properly handle situations that might impact the daily operations of the organization?

Answer 12

Staffing

Question 13

What involves identifying the specific personnel group to accomplish tasks, solve problems, expand communication, and provide services during specific time periods or locations?

Answer 13

Assigning

Question 14

What is a management philosophy or organizational management tool for police departments equivalent to Total Quality Management?

Answer 14

COMPSTAT

Question 15

What is assigning authority and transferring a task to a subordinate?

Answer 15

Delegation