Deck 8: Ethical Decision Making and Problem Solving

Question 1

Traditional police training methods that are limited to knowledge and skill development may actually inhibit the development of the problem-solving abilities necessary in police work.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Ethical decision making and problem solving skills:

A) assist with problem identification and employment of situational strategies.
B) assist with the development, selection, implementation, and evaluation of alternative courses of action.
C) are important for self-management and crisis management.
D) lie at the heart of conflict de-escalation and resolution.
E) all of the above.

Answer 2

E

Question 3

_____ utilize(s) a comprehensive planning process to move a situation from an unsatisfactory to a desirable condition.

A) Analysis
B) Decision-making
C) Problem solving
D) Solution implementation
E) All of the above

Answer 3

C

Question 4

To be effective, responses (solutions) to a problem must impact all three sides of the problem analysis triangle.

Question 5

Although analysis lies at the heart of the problem-solving process, it is probably the most difficult step in the SARA model.

Question 6

The Delphi Technique is a method for collecting and organizing knowledge and opinion on a subject in an effort to produce a group consensus.

Question 7

When involvement of a group is appropriate, the synergistic effect of group problem solving often leads to better results than does problem solving by an individual.

Question 8

An assessment (evaluation) should not be conducted until all aspects of response implementation are complete.

Question 9

Ethical decision-making techniques can assist with the development of an ethical solution.One of these techniques, namely, _____, includes a projection of the potential and probable consequences of any decision.

A) limit-setting
B) consideration of the principle of benefit maximization
C) consideration of the principle of equal respect
D) communication of personal values
E) consideration of the principle of fairness

Question 10

Consensus is achieved when a majority of the members of a group formulate, support, and agree on a decision.

Question 11

Standards (tangible or intangible) are units of measurement that serve as reference points for assessing (evaluating) results.

Question 12

The initial step to response (solution) implementation is to communicate the need for change to those who might be affected by the response.

Question 13

As a form of community mapping, geographic information system (GIS) technology can be used to map and display reported crime and predict future occurrences within a community.

Question 14

Community problem solving is consistent with traditional incident-driven policing.

Question 15

In the best case scenario, group problem solving is accomplished through consensus building.

Question 16

When a police officer is confronted with an ethical dilemma, decision-making is difficult because any decision associated with the dilemma results in negative rather than positive consequences.

Question 17

A community problem should be analyzed from the perspective of a city or county so a solution can be applied across a broad geographic area.

Question 18

Quality assurance initiatives can change peoples' attitudes easily because concrete evidence of the benefits of the initiative appear quickly.

Question 19

The key to problem solving in a community policing environment involves an analytical inquiry into the problem before devising solutions to the problem.

Question 20

The failure of a response (solution) to achieve desirable results is usually indicative of negligence or low productivity on the part of those responsible for implementing the response.

Question 21

In the SARA Problem Solving Model, _____ refers to the development and implementation of solutions to crime and disorder problems. .scanning
B) screening
C) analysis
D) response
E) assessment

Question 22

Critical thinking:

A) embraces emotional appeals and personal feelings.
B) involves the use of logic to examine information.
C) ignores unstated assumptions.
D) is used to generate single solutions for multiple circumstances.
E) all of the above.

Question 23

Examples of objective measurements used with _____ analysis include statistical and investigative reports, surveys, and inspections.

A) qualitative
B) quantitative
C) consensus building
D) Delphi Technique
E) all of the above

Question 24

In the SARA Problem Solving Model, _____ refers to an on-going evaluation of the SARA problem solving process. .scanning
B) screening
C) analysis
D) response
E) assessment

Question 25

In the SARA Problem Solving Model, _____ involves an intensive probe into all of the characteristics and factors contributing to a problem.

A) scanning
B) screening
C) analysis
D) response
E) assessment

Question 26

In the SARA Problem Solving Model, _____ refers to the identification of persistent problems within a community.

A) scanning
B) screening
C) analysis
D) response
E) assessment

Question 27

With _____, the reactive posture of the police encourages rapid response, report writing, and a return to patrol duty as quickly as possible.

A) incident-driven policing
B) community policing
C) community-oriented policing and problem solving
D) problem-oriented policing
E) all of the above

Question 28

Problem-oriented policing:

A) microscopically examines discrete pieces of police business.
B) places high value on preventive responses.
C) is committed to new strategies and effectiveness evaluation.
D) contributes to further professionalization of the police.
E) all of the above

Question 29

_____ is (are) used in qualitative analysis.

A) Subjective measurements
B) Forecasts
C) Expert opinion
D) The Delphi Technique
E) All of the above

Question 30

A community _____ involves two ore more crime or disorder incidents of a similar nature within a community.

A) incident
B) condition
C) obstacle
D) problem
E) all of the above