TEST BANK FOR SUPERVISION OF POLICE
PERSONNEL 9TH EDITION BY NATHAN
IANNONE, MARVIN IANNONE, JEFF
BERNSTEIN ROBERT DOWD EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED|2024 UPDATE |LATEST
UPDATE!!!
Which principle specifies that the head of an organization or
unit within it should not find it necessary to act personally on
each matter coming under his general jurisdiction? The
Supervision Principle
The Exception Principle
__________________ may be defined as the art of influencing,
directing, guiding, and controlling others in such a way as to
obtain their willing obedience, confidence, respect, and loyal
cooperation in the accomplishment of an objective.
,Leadership
Many years ago leadership experts determined that when
conditions are unstable during periods of stress or emergency,
when initiative and decisiveness are needed, when there is
usually no time for permissive leadership and no time for
discussion with subordinates before each decision is made, and
when bold, rapid action is indicated, the
_________________________ leader is most likely to succeed,
provided he has the capacity to make sound, workable
decisions.
Autocratic
Which type of leader plays down her role as such, exercises
minimum control, and seldom gives her subordinates the
attention or help they need?
Free Rein
The responsibility of supervising and managing others is not
simple. Situations can be complex, and people are much more
,so. No one management style can work in every situation: A
crisis, such as hazardous materials spill, may require a very
direct management approach; supervising highly trained crime
scene investigators can be much more hands-off; developing a
strategy for a patrol unit to address a neighborhood disorder
problem could require a more collaborative management style.
One supervisor can be highly effective in each situation as long
as he can adapt his style to the needs of that situation. This is
the essence of which of the following?
Situational leadership
Which type of leader sets high standards of conduct and
become role models, gaining trust, respect and confidence
from others; articulate the future desired state and a plan to
achieve it; question the status quo and are continuously
innovative, even at the peak of success; and energize people to
achieve their full potential and performance?
Transformational
When the leader has __________________________, he
remains cool, calm and collected in the face of conflict and
exerts a confidence and self-control while handling a crisis.
, Command presence
Which of the following statements is true in regards to common
sense?
Common sense is one of the most valued characteristics of a
leader and is the hallmark of true leadership, Excellent leaders
are guided by proper regulations and procedures, but they use
good judgment when applying them, and Common sense
always represents the action that gets the best results, with
the least cost or side effects.
Which of the following involves the application of incentives,
which encourages a certain positive pattern of behavior and
attitude and contributes to the accomplishment of
organizational objectives?
Motivation
All of the following are true except:
Recognition is not a strong motivating force in people.
PERSONNEL 9TH EDITION BY NATHAN
IANNONE, MARVIN IANNONE, JEFF
BERNSTEIN ROBERT DOWD EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED|2024 UPDATE |LATEST
UPDATE!!!
Which principle specifies that the head of an organization or
unit within it should not find it necessary to act personally on
each matter coming under his general jurisdiction? The
Supervision Principle
The Exception Principle
__________________ may be defined as the art of influencing,
directing, guiding, and controlling others in such a way as to
obtain their willing obedience, confidence, respect, and loyal
cooperation in the accomplishment of an objective.
,Leadership
Many years ago leadership experts determined that when
conditions are unstable during periods of stress or emergency,
when initiative and decisiveness are needed, when there is
usually no time for permissive leadership and no time for
discussion with subordinates before each decision is made, and
when bold, rapid action is indicated, the
_________________________ leader is most likely to succeed,
provided he has the capacity to make sound, workable
decisions.
Autocratic
Which type of leader plays down her role as such, exercises
minimum control, and seldom gives her subordinates the
attention or help they need?
Free Rein
The responsibility of supervising and managing others is not
simple. Situations can be complex, and people are much more
,so. No one management style can work in every situation: A
crisis, such as hazardous materials spill, may require a very
direct management approach; supervising highly trained crime
scene investigators can be much more hands-off; developing a
strategy for a patrol unit to address a neighborhood disorder
problem could require a more collaborative management style.
One supervisor can be highly effective in each situation as long
as he can adapt his style to the needs of that situation. This is
the essence of which of the following?
Situational leadership
Which type of leader sets high standards of conduct and
become role models, gaining trust, respect and confidence
from others; articulate the future desired state and a plan to
achieve it; question the status quo and are continuously
innovative, even at the peak of success; and energize people to
achieve their full potential and performance?
Transformational
When the leader has __________________________, he
remains cool, calm and collected in the face of conflict and
exerts a confidence and self-control while handling a crisis.
, Command presence
Which of the following statements is true in regards to common
sense?
Common sense is one of the most valued characteristics of a
leader and is the hallmark of true leadership, Excellent leaders
are guided by proper regulations and procedures, but they use
good judgment when applying them, and Common sense
always represents the action that gets the best results, with
the least cost or side effects.
Which of the following involves the application of incentives,
which encourages a certain positive pattern of behavior and
attitude and contributes to the accomplishment of
organizational objectives?
Motivation
All of the following are true except:
Recognition is not a strong motivating force in people.
