Test Bank with Solution Manual For Supervision of Police Personnel, 10th Edition by Nathan F. Iannone

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Test Bank with Solution Manual For Supervision of Police Personnel, 10th Edition by Nathan F. Iannone-This Instructor‘s Manual is designed to be used for a typical three-credit college course. It ca... n also be used very easily for courses of greater or lesser length, at the instructor‘s discretion. In fact, the entire Manual has been designed to give maximum discretion to you, the instructor. Use it to guide your course as much as you need; let it support your own expertise, teaching techniques, and the unique needs of your class. There are detailed lesson plans for every chapter. These are intended to help you tailor your lesson plans to the needs of each class. Each chapter also has a number of Assignments offered. This puts more tools in your tool kit to help you get the best fit between the material and the student. There should be more here than you will need. There is an extensive bank of test questions. They will tell you how well your students are learning the material, and how well you are teaching them. Use them as starting points for your own test questions or use them as they are. In all cases, we have tried to help you get your students fully engaged as active learners. This book is very practice oriented. The lesson plans and test questions have likewise been developed to help students get their hands on the subject. With your skill as a teacher and as a leader, they will not only learn about Police Supervision; they will learn how to become Police Supervisors. Course Introduction: Orientation to Supervision Activities Activity 1: Course Procedural Requirements Materials Needed: 1. Chalkboard/Whiteboard/Flip charts as desired 2. Chalk or erasable markers 3. Other visual aids as desired Introduction: 1. Why understanding the rules of the school helps the student 2. How the class will be conducted 3. Discuss readings 4. Overview of course Presentation: 1. What students can expect from the instructor 2. What is expected of students a. Assignments b. Classroom participation c. Exams/makeup policies d. Grading policies 3. Discuss features of the syllabus, text book, bibliography 4. Method of presentation 5. Instructor, students, introduce themselves, any information about themselves they want to share, briefly describe the motivation for taking the class 6. Motivation: Discuss why it is essential for supervisors to master the principles and techniques of supervising people a. Improve personal effectiveness b. Improve organizational effectiveness c. Maintain high morale and reduce grievances d. Make the job easier e. Increase capacity for promotion 7. Make the transition into a new position more comfortable Assignment: 1. Collect any Activities from the preceding chapter 2. Read the next chapter 3. Be prepared to discuss Applied Knowledge Questions and Questions at the end of the chapter 4. Assign selected Activity(s) for this chapter or for the next chapter as appropriate Application: 1. Have students discuss strictly supervisory tasks required of a police supervisor. Identify supervisory problems and successes they have seen or heard about. Chapter 1 The Supervisor’s Role CHAPTER OVERVIEW Line supervisors have the most important supervisory role in the police department. They are the greatest influence on organizational productivity, as well as worker performance and morale. The position requires human relations skills, technical and organizational knowledge, and managerial expertise. CHAPTER OBJECTIVES 1. To become acquainted with the supervisor‘s role 2. To gain an understanding of the basic responsibilities of the supervisor 3. To become familiar with the supervisor‘s objectives LECTURE OUTLINE Supervisory Position Technical and Supervisory Competence Organizational Knowledge Basic Supervisory Responsibilities Transition from Officer to Supervisor Summary Review Questions Exercises ADDITIONAL CLASS ACTIVITIES Activity 1: The pivotal organizational role of the Sergeant Materials Needed: 1. Chalkboard/Whiteboard/Flip charts as desired 2. Chalk or erasable markers 3. Other visual aids as desired Assignment: 1. Read the next chapter 2. Be prepared to discuss Exercises and Questions at the end of the chapter 3. Assign selected Activity(s) for this chapter or for the next chapter as appropriate Review: 1. Key points of the preceding chapter 2. Discuss any Assignments from the preceding chapter Introduction: 1. Point out how supervisors exercise such strong influence over their subordinates. 2. Have students give examples of how poor supervisory practices affect productivity, performance, and morale. Presentation: 1. Distinguish supervision from management. 2. List supervisory skill areas on a visual aid. Discuss how each is used. 3. Discuss the supervisor‘s need for technical knowledge, and how much of that knowledge the supervisor needs in order to be effective. 4. Discuss the importance of communication. 5. Discuss Basic Supervisory Responsibilities. Review: Key points Application: Discuss Exercises at the end of the chapter as time permits Test: Have students answer questions at the end of the chapter, time permitting ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS Assignment #1: Some Organizational Basics 1. Prepare a Table of Organization of your Department or simulate one. 2. Show the various levels of hierarchy. 3. Identify lines of authority. 4. Identify staff positions. 5. Show the span of control of: a. The Chief Executive b. A Division Commander c. A typical Lieutenant d. A Patrol Sergeant Assignment #2: Some Basic Supervisory Responsibilities Research three different police agencies: a municipal Police Department, a County Sheriff‘s Department, and any third, different type of agency you choose. For each agency, list examples of each basic supervisory responsibility:  Planner  Personnel Officer  Trainer  Coach  Counselor  Controller  Decision-maker and Communicator  Leader Write a report in which you compare and contrast how the basic supervisory responsibilities are similar, and in what ways they are different. Analyze why this is so. SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO END-OF CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. Management denotes the process of directing and controlling people and things so that organizational objectives can be accomplished. 2. While management is the process of directing and controlling people and things so that organizational objectives can be accomplished; supervision, as part of the management process, refers to the act of overseeing people. 3. Supervisors should prepare themselves for the position by gaining knowledge and understanding of the policies, rules, procedures, practices, functions, and objectives of the organization. Successful supervisors will understand the legal ramifications of their office; obligations, liabilities, and responsibilities for the acts of their subordinates under the law; and the restrictions under which they operate. 4. The basic supervisory responsibilities are:  Planner Supervisors should familiarize themselves with work simplification practices to bring about greater efficiency in their organization through the streamlining of procedures, reduction of paperwork, and effective use of personnel resources.  Personnel Officer Supervisors should strive to assign their subordinates as scientifically as possible to the positions for which they are best suited and to the places and at the times where they are most needed.  Trainer The best supervisors develop their abilities to train their employees to be efficient, effective producers who gain satisfaction from their work.  Coach Supervisors share their knowledge and expertise, and let employees know how they can improve performance. It can be an excellent motivational tool that stimulates employees to achieve peak job performance. [Show More]

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