15 Questions
Which of the following is a key factor that contributes to the success of great organizations?
Having a systematic approach
What is meant by 'systems' in the context of the text?
A set of programs or processes that interact with each other
Why is it important to think of interrelated programs as a system?
Because they depend on each other
According to the Office of Justice Programs Crime Solutions website, what is their approach to listing programs?
They thoroughly review and vet programs before listing them
According to the text, what do investigative units often do benchmarking analysis on?
Their case clearance rates
According to Josh Linkner, what do disruptors do?
They challenge assumptions and shake the status quo
What do enlightened police leaders encourage and reward in their organizations?
Innovative thinking and problem-solving
Which of the following is NOT a reason why concurrent development is important in crafting initiatives or programs?
To ensure that everyone feels like they are part of a team
What is the purpose of a swim lane chart in the concurrent development process?
To illustrate project activities and responsibilities
What is the importance of benchmarking in public safety agencies?
To learn from other projects and initiatives without doing extensive research
Which resource can be used to search for best practices in public safety agencies?
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
According to the text, what is one way to encourage innovation in a police agency?
Hire candidates with liberal arts aptitudes
According to the text, why is it important for police agencies to think creatively and deeply about challenges and obstacles?
To solve complex community problems with limited resources
According to the text, what did Steve Jobs believe about the relationship between technology and liberal arts?
Technology alone is not enough; it must be coupled with liberal arts
According to the text, what is one challenge for police agencies in encouraging innovation?
Strict adherence to policy manuals and directives
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