Question 1

The theory that contends that good leaders possessed certain character traits that poor leaders typically did not is the trait theory.

Accepted Answer

The trait theory of leadership is based on the idea that good leaders have inherent personality traits or characteristics that make them effective in leading others, while poor leaders lack these traits.

Question 2

The tendency for organizations to promulgate written rules,policies,and procedures has been caused by three contemporary developments that include all except:

Accepted Answer

The three contemporary developments that have caused organizations to promulgate written rules,policies, and procedures are administrative due process, civil liability, and labor contracts. The rights to flexible hours is not a development that has directly contributed to the promulgation of such written rules. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Question 3

The theory of POSDCORB was emphasized in police management for many years where the needs of workers were adequately addressed.

Accepted Answer

POSDCORB focuses on the functions of management (Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting, and Budgeting) rather than directly addressing the needs of workers.

Question 4

The autocratic style is worker centered,is primarily democratic in nature,and prefers group participation.

Accepted Answer

The statement is false. The autocratic style is leader-centered and tends to rely on the leader's decision-making instead of involving the group in decision-making. It is also more authoritarian in nature.

Question 5

Social entity is a concept that alludes to the organization's goals and the public served.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Social entity is a concept that alludes...

Question 6

The unity of command is the principle holding that only one person should be in command or control of a situation or an employee.

Accepted Answer

The unity of command principle states that employees should have only one supervisor or manager, and that manager should be the only one giving orders and managing that employee's work. This ensures clear communication and avoids confusion, delays, or misunderstandings.

Question 7

Weber's ideal bureaucracy,however,as described earlier,was designed to eliminate ___________and __________ in organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Weber's ideal bureaucracy,however,as described earlier,was designed to...

Question 8

The history of management can be divided into three approaches and time periods: (1)Scientific management (1900-1940),(2)Human relations management (1930-1970),and (3)Direct access management (1965-present).

Accepted Answer

The third approach is typically referred to as the "Modern Management Approach" or "Systems/Contingency Management" rather than "Direct Access Management."

Question 9

Upward communication in a criminal justice organization is the easiest form of communication as there are fewer barriers than downward communication.

Accepted Answer

Upward communication can be difficult in a criminal justice organization due to power dynamics and concerns about repercussions for speaking up. Downward communication may have more barriers, but upward communication is not necessarily easy.

Question 10

According to Robert Katz,there are three essential skills that leaders should possess: technical,human,and conceptual.

Accepted Answer

Robert Katz identified three essential skills that leaders should possess: technical skills, human skills, and conceptual skills. Technical skills involve a leader's proficiency in a specific field or industry. Human skills refer to a leader's ability to communicate, motivate, and interact with others. Conceptual skills involve a leader's ability to think strategically, analyze information, and make decisions.

Question 11

In preparing for the workforce of the future,it is important that administrators be prepared for the demographic of workers referred to as Generation X,or Gen Xers (those born between 1945 and 1964).

Accepted Answer

Gen Xers were actually born between 1965 and 1980.

Question 12

Studies that led to the theory known as the Hawthorne effect found that worker productivity is more closely related to social capacity than to physical capacity.Non-economic rewards play a prominent part in motivating and satisfying employees.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true according to the Hawthorne effect studies. The studies found that worker productivity is more closely related to social capacity than to physical capacity, and non-economic rewards play a prominent part in motivating and satisfying employees.

Question 13

The Gen Y police officer or prison correction officer should be trained to fit the traditional,"correct" attitude and ways of behaving at the worksite.There is no need for administrators to make training interactive and entertaining.

Accepted Answer

Gen Y police officers and prison correction officers may respond better to interactive and entertaining training, as they tend to value engagement and experimentation in learning. Traditional training methods may not effectively reach or motivate this generation of employees.

Question 14

To convey an experience or idea,we translate,or ___________,that experience into symbols.We use words or other verbal behaviors or nonverbal behaviors such as gestures to convey the experience or idea.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To convey an experience or idea,we translate,or...

Question 15

Early management studies,beginning in the 1920s,indicated that the supervisor who was "employee centered" was more effective than one who was "production centered."

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Early studies in management, such as those conducted by Elton Mayo and Fritz Roethlisberger at the Hawthorne Works of Western Electric Company in the 1920s and 1930s, found that supervisors who were attentive to the needs and concerns of their employees and focused on building positive relationships were more effective than those who prioritized productivity and output. This idea marked a shift away from the traditional "Taylorist" approach to management, which emphasized control and efficiency over employee well-being.

Question 16

Four different types of formal organizations have been identified by asking the question:
"Who is in charge?"

Accepted Answer

Formal organizations are typically classified based on their purposes, goals, or the nature of their membership rather than the question of "Who is in charge?". Common types include utilitarian, normative, and coercive organizations.

Question 17

Trait theory has lost much of its support since the 1950s,primarily because of the development and growth of new,more sophisticated approaches to the study of leadership.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Trait theory was the dominant theory of leadership until the 1950s, but it has since been largely replaced by newer theories such as contingency theory, situational leadership theory, and transformational leadership theory. These new approaches focus more on the situational and contextual factors that affect leadership effectiveness rather than the inherent traits of the leader.

Question 18

Communication within a criminal justice organization may be only downward or upward,due to its organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

Communication within a criminal justice organization can also be horizontal, where communication occurs among individuals or departments at the same or similar levels of the organization.

Question 19

The number of subordinates a chief executive,manager,or supervisor in a criminal justice organization can effectively supervise is known as _________ ___ ____________.
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Accepted Answer

The answer of The number of subordinates a chief executive,manager,or...

Question 20

Three principles of leadership behavior emerged from the Michigan study.These principles included: (1)Employees need some area of freedom to make choices,(2)Leaders should not give task directions to their followers as the workers should be independent,and (3)Leaders must be employee oriented.

Accepted Answer

The Michigan studies identified two primary leadership styles: employee-oriented (focusing on human relations) and production-oriented (focusing on technical aspects of the job). The statement misrepresents the findings by suggesting leaders should not give task directions, which is not a principle derived from the Michigan studies.

Quiz 2: Organization and Administration Principles and Practices

The theory that contends that good leaders possessed certain character traits that poor leaders typically did not is the trait theory.

The tendency for organizations to promulgate written rules,policies,and procedures has been caused by three contemporary developments that include all except:

The theory of POSDCORB was emphasized in police management for many years where the needs of workers were adequately addressed.

The autocratic style is worker centered,is primarily democratic in nature,and prefers group participation.

Social entity is a concept that alludes to the organization's goals and the public served.

The unity of command is the principle holding that only one person should be in command or control of a situation or an employee.

Weber's ideal bureaucracy,however,as described earlier,was designed to eliminate _and in organizations.

The history of management can be divided into three approaches and time periods: (1)Scientific management (1900-1940),(2)Human relations management (1930-1970),and (3)Direct access management (1965-present).

Upward communication in a criminal justice organization is the easiest form of communication as there are fewer barriers than downward communication.

According to Robert Katz,there are three essential skills that leaders should possess: technical,human,and conceptual.

In preparing for the workforce of the future,it is important that administrators be prepared for the demographic of workers referred to as Generation X,or Gen Xers (those born between 1945 and 1964).

Studies that led to the theory known as the Hawthorne effect found that worker productivity is more closely related to social capacity than to physical capacity.Non-economic rewards play a prominent part in motivating and satisfying employees.

The Gen Y police officer or prison correction officer should be trained to fit the traditional,"correct" attitude and ways of behaving at the worksite.There is no need for administrators to make training interactive and entertaining.

To convey an experience or idea,we translate,or ___________,that experience into symbols.We use words or other verbal behaviors or nonverbal behaviors such as gestures to convey the experience or idea.

Early management studies,beginning in the 1920s,indicated that the supervisor who was "employee centered" was more effective than one who was "production centered."

Four different types of formal organizations have been identified by asking the question: "Who is in charge?"

Trait theory has lost much of its support since the 1950s,primarily because of the development and growth of new,more sophisticated approaches to the study of leadership.

Communication within a criminal justice organization may be only downward or upward,due to its organizational structure.

The number of subordinates a chief executive,manager,or supervisor in a criminal justice organization can effectively supervise is known as _______ _ ____________. .

Three principles of leadership behavior emerged from the Michigan study.These principles included: (1)Employees need some area of freedom to make choices,(2)Leaders should not give task directions to their followers as the workers should be independent,and (3)Leaders must be employee oriented.

Quiz 2: Organization and Administration Principles and Practices

The theory that contends that good leaders possessed certain character traits that poor leaders typically did not is the trait theory.

The tendency for organizations to promulgate written rules,policies,and procedures has been caused by three contemporary developments that include all except:

The theory of POSDCORB was emphasized in police management for many years where the needs of workers were adequately addressed.

The autocratic style is worker centered,is primarily democratic in nature,and prefers group participation.

Social entity is a concept that alludes to the organization's goals and the public served.

The unity of command is the principle holding that only one person should be in command or control of a situation or an employee.

Weber's ideal bureaucracy,however,as described earlier,was designed to eliminate ___________and __________ in organizations.

The history of management can be divided into three approaches and time periods: (1)Scientific management (1900-1940),(2)Human relations management (1930-1970),and (3)Direct access management (1965-present).

Upward communication in a criminal justice organization is the easiest form of communication as there are fewer barriers than downward communication.

According to Robert Katz,there are three essential skills that leaders should possess: technical,human,and conceptual.

In preparing for the workforce of the future,it is important that administrators be prepared for the demographic of workers referred to as Generation X,or Gen Xers (those born between 1945 and 1964).

Studies that led to the theory known as the Hawthorne effect found that worker productivity is more closely related to social capacity than to physical capacity.Non-economic rewards play a prominent part in motivating and satisfying employees.

The Gen Y police officer or prison correction officer should be trained to fit the traditional,"correct" attitude and ways of behaving at the worksite.There is no need for administrators to make training interactive and entertaining.

To convey an experience or idea,we translate,or ___________,that experience into symbols.We use words or other verbal behaviors or nonverbal behaviors such as gestures to convey the experience or idea.

Early management studies,beginning in the 1920s,indicated that the supervisor who was "employee centered" was more effective than one who was "production centered."

Four different types of formal organizations have been identified by asking the question: "Who is in charge?"

Trait theory has lost much of its support since the 1950s,primarily because of the development and growth of new,more sophisticated approaches to the study of leadership.

Communication within a criminal justice organization may be only downward or upward,due to its organizational structure.

The number of subordinates a chief executive,manager,or supervisor in a criminal justice organization can effectively supervise is known as _________ ___ ____________. .

Three principles of leadership behavior emerged from the Michigan study.These principles included: (1)Employees need some area of freedom to make choices,(2)Leaders should not give task directions to their followers as the workers should be independent,and (3)Leaders must be employee oriented.

Weber's ideal bureaucracy,however,as described earlier,was designed to eliminate _and in organizations.

The number of subordinates a chief executive,manager,or supervisor in a criminal justice organization can effectively supervise is known as _______ _ ____________. .