Management and Supervision (1.4) Flashcards

1
Q

What is Chain of Command?

A

Every person has only ONE supervisor or boss

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2
Q

What is Span of Control?

A

There are a certain number of officers that a supervisor can effectively supervise

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3
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What is the general span of control?

A

6-8

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4
Q
What do the following describe:
Identify the problem.
Analyze the problem.
Develop alternatives.
Select a solution.
Evaluate.
A

Problem solving steps in law enforcement

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5
Q
What relationship is described by the following
Responsibility
Authority
Delegation
Motivation
A

Supervisor to officer

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6
Q

What is Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

A

Psychological theory based on loving oneself

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7
Q

Who developed the Hierarchy of Needs?

A

Abraham Maslow

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8
Q

What are the 4 leadership styles?

A

Autocrat
Laissez Faire
Democratic
Situational

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9
Q

Which leadership style is the most universal?

A

Situational

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10
Q

It is the responsibility of the supervisor to provide what types of motivation to officers?

A

Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Progressive discipline
Motivation by the work itself

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11
Q

True or False:

It is the responsibility of the officer to supervisor to accept the authority of the supervisor.

A

True

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12
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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.

A

True

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