Management and Supervision (1.4) Flashcards
What is Chain of Command?
Every person has only ONE supervisor or boss
What is Span of Control?
There are a certain number of officers that a supervisor can effectively supervise
What is the general span of control?
6-8
What do the following describe: Identify the problem. Analyze the problem. Develop alternatives. Select a solution. Evaluate.
Problem solving steps in law enforcement
What relationship is described by the following Responsibility Authority Delegation Motivation
Supervisor to officer
What is Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Psychological theory based on loving oneself
Who developed the Hierarchy of Needs?
Abraham Maslow
What are the 4 leadership styles?
Autocrat
Laissez Faire
Democratic
Situational
Which leadership style is the most universal?
Situational
It is the responsibility of the supervisor to provide what types of motivation to officers?
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Progressive discipline
Motivation by the work itself
True or False:
It is the responsibility of the officer to supervisor to accept the authority of the supervisor.
True
True or False:
It is the responsibility of the officer to the supervisor to keep the supervisor completely informed in all matters that concern the department and squad.
True
