CPRP Exam Flashcards
101 Questions
100 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

In Parks & Rec, what marketing approach is most often used in commercial recreation?

  • Advocacy
  • Product Quality
  • Branding
  • Market Positioning (correct)
  • What is Market Positioning?

    How the community perceives the agency and services

    What are five ways an agency can establish a unique position in the market?

    1. Uniqueness of product, 2. Product quality, 3. Location, 4. Promotions, 5. Brand loyalty

    What is Branding?

    <p>Process whereby the agency creates an image in the mind of consumers as to who it is.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What three things does Branding include?

    <ol> <li>Name of agency, 2. Logo, 3. Image of the product/service</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What are eight things that formalized partnerships with outside organizations should address?

    <ol> <li>Purpose of relationship, 2. Partner roles and responsibilities, 3. Decision-making process, 4. Communication process, 5. Deliverables, 6. Timelines, 7. Resources, 8. Evaluation of the partnership including exit/termination strategy</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What may advocacy on behalf of the organization to the public and media include?

    <ol> <li>Educational activities, 2. Outcomes-based programming, 3. Involvement in the political process</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What attitudes or behaviors may agencies advocate for?

    <p>Environmental protection, health and wellness, cultural understanding, or racial harmony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some political topics Parks and Recreation agencies could advocate for?

    <p>Environmental protection, services for people with disabilities, long-range park and rec planning and development, combating violence and substance abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or False: Citizens can often be more influential than agency staff when advocating for political policies.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some tools that both the agency and the public can use for advocacy purposes?

    <ol> <li>Writing letters to local newspapers, 2. Contacting political representatives via letters and email, 3. Meeting with local political representatives, 4. Organizing community meetings, 5. Distributing public education materials</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What is interdepartmental coordination/structural integration?

    <p>The process of coordinating tasks, roles, functions, and units so that work gets done efficiently and effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Chain of Command?

    <p>The line of authority between supervisor and employee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or False: The First Amendment protects your right to lobby members of congress and congressional staff, committees, and state legislators.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is organizational structure?

    <p>How job tasks are formally divided, grouped, and coordinated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or False: Appropriated federal or state funds may be used, directly or indirectly, to pay for lobbying activities.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are three ways to foster strong departmental relationships?

    <ol> <li>Vet policies through all departments before implementation, 2. Make meetings a positive experience with clear outcomes, 3. Departments should have adequate resources to accomplish the goals of the units</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    In-service training should focus on what?

    <p>Individual employee performance, knowledge, and skill development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is benchmarking?

    <p>The process of comparing an organization's practices and technologies with those of other companies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are rules?

    <p>Specific directives that guide participants and employees to act in a prescribed manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are policies?

    <p>Broad guidelines that are open to interpretation and set the direction based on circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a policy?

    <p>Anti-discrimination policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are procedures?

    <p>Chronological sequences of activities defining steps for implementation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three categories of a public Parks and Recreation agency's services?

    <p>Parks, programs, and facilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three responsibilities of a PRP?

    <ol> <li>Participate in quality recreation programs, 2. Enjoy attractive parks, 3. Ensure that facilities are effective and safe.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What do evaluations explain?

    <p>The value of expenditures on services and whether they meet community needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a needs assessment?

    <p>Feedback on community attitudes, opinions, and perceptions regarding the Parks and Recreation department and its resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two conflicting management strategies exist in Parks and Recreation?

    <p>Conservation and development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of rules in parks?

    <p>No flying of model aircrafts behind zero line, no aerobatics or high-speed passes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a policy related to model aircraft?

    <p>Model aircraft/boats shall be allowed only by permit issued by the Parks and Recreation Director.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a procedure for obtaining a permit?

    <p>To obtain a permit, first call the Parks and Recreation Director, then pay permit fees and submit an application.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a comprehensive plan?

    <p>Identifies short and long-term priorities for the Parks and Recreation department.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a master plan?

    <p>Subsets of the comprehensive plan focusing on physical resources and development, typically updated every 10 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the strategic plan entail?

    <p>Development or revision of mission and vision and an action plan for achieving goals based on data analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required by the ADA act of 1992?

    <p>Physical alterations to public accommodations must be made to accommodate people with disabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the order of priorities for ADA barrier removal?

    <ol> <li>Access for those with disabilities, 2. Access to areas where programs and services are offered, 3. Access to restrooms and drinking fountains.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences customer expectations?

    <p>The image/reputation of the agency, prior experiences, marketing materials, and word-of-mouth feedback.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What regulatory policies must PRP be aware of?

    <p>OSHA, EPA, EEOC, FDA, NLRB.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the minimum and maximum levels of maintenance standards for Parks and Recreation?

    <p>Minimum level: Maintain area so it is safe; Maximum level: Maximum occupant safety and comfort.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is routine maintenance?

    <p>Preserving or improving the appearance of a facility; less frequent than housekeeping activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of routine maintenance activities?

    <p>Stripping/waxing floors, painting walls, cleaning fixtures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a work order?

    <p>A form requesting that specific maintenance services be performed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can landscaping maintenance enhance?

    <p>Attractiveness, user invitation, traffic channeling, safety, and distraction of unattractive areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an RFP?

    <p>A document sent to potential vendors requesting a proposal on a product or service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is preventative maintenance?

    <p>A program of regular inspections and care to avert potential problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a credit card and a P-card?

    <p>Credit cards can carry over a balance; P-cards must be paid off at the end of the month.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a standard and blanket P.O.?

    <p>Standard P.O.s are for one-time deliveries; Blanket P.O.s are for small, continuous purchases billed once per month.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a market?

    <p>The set of actual and potential buyers of a product or service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 4 P's of the marketing mix?

    <p>Product, Price, Place, Promotion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is collaboration in a Parks and Recreation context?

    <p>A short-term relationship that lasts until a problem is solved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an alliance?

    <p>A relationship requiring high levels of commitment between organizations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a partnership?

    <p>The strongest relationship formed when two or more partners create an entirely new entity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the marketing mix: product refer to?

    <p>Services and facilities offered to the public.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does marketing mix: price influence?

    <p>The perceived value and affordability of programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspects does marketing mix: place cover?

    <p>Distribution of programs, accessibility, and geographic considerations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the marketing mix: promotion?

    <p>Means of communicating the value of a product.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is market segmentation?

    <p>The process of subdividing a larger market into smaller, more similar markets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are four variables for market segmentation?

    <ol> <li>Demographics, 2. Geography, 3. Psychographics, 4. Behaviors.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What is target marketing?

    <p>Markets the agency chooses to focus on for a particular product.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a theme in program design?

    <p>The concept driving a program's design and marketing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a job analysis?

    <p>A foundation for the job description.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspects of parks and recreation provide the most community-wide benefits?

    <p>Parks and natural areas, followed by facilities and programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are individual benefits of parks?

    <p>Benefits experienced by those who directly participate in an activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are community benefits of parks?

    <p>Benefits that contribute to the betterment of the community at large.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspects of parks and recreation provide the most individual benefits?

    <p>Programs and facilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is positioning in a parks and recreation context?

    <p>Establishing and maintaining a positive image of the agency in the community.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 7 approaches to educating the public about parks and recreation?

    <ol> <li>Formulate a position statement, 2. Listen to elected officials, 3. Find research that supports parks and recreation, 4. Select 3 issues to demonstrate value, 5. Be consistent with messaging, 6. Offer testimonials, 7. Use cost/benefit analyses.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Friends group?

    <p>To solicit public support on behalf of the agency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of organization are most Friends groups?

    <p>501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are five ways to collect public input regarding policies?

    <p>Public meetings, focus groups, Citizen Advisory Groups, surveys, and referendums.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three purposes of public meetings?

    <ol> <li>Inform the public about changes, 2. Consult on issues, 3. Involve the public in discussions.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a focus group?

    <p>A small representative group assembled to discuss a topic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a focus group facilitator?

    <p>To ascertain perceptions, opinions, beliefs, and attitudes about a given subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum size of a focus group?

    <p>10 people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Citizen Advisory Groups?

    <p>Groups formed to provide feedback and direction on specific issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are surveys used for?

    <p>To gather input regarding policies and procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between closed-ended and open-ended survey questions?

    <p>Closed-ended questions make data analysis easier; open-ended questions provide richer information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a referendum?

    <p>An issue placed on the ballot for voters to give feedback.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a vision statement?

    <p>It expresses what the organization should become in the future.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mission statement?

    <p>A statement of the organization's purpose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What three questions does an organization's mission statement answer?

    <ol> <li>Who the customers are, 2. What services are provided, 3. How services will be provided.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 6 benefits to forming relationships with other agencies?

    <ol> <li>Higher service levels, 2. Pooling resources, 3. Avoiding duplication, 4. Gaining expertise, 5. Demonstrating wise use of tax dollars, 6. Enhancing flexibility.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a comprehensive marketing plan?

    <p>It ensures services are tailored to customer wants and affordably priced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does market represent?

    <p>The set of actual and/or potential buyers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do current buyers in a market represent?

    <p>Actual demand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do potential buyers in a market represent?

    <p>Latent demand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or False: It is often more efficient to encourage a non-user to become a user than to increase the participation rates of current users.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the price-value relationship?

    <p>The connection between the selling price of an item and its worth to the customer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspects are included in the Place of the marketing mix?

    <ol> <li>Accessibility of programs, 2. Facilities, 3. Geographic proximity, 4. Atmosphere, 5. Distribution intensity, 6. Day and time of programs.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 4 parts of the promotions mix?

    <ol> <li>Advertising, 2. Sales promotions, 3. Personal selling, 4. Publicity.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What is advertising?

    <p>A paid form of communication distributed through the media.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are sales promotions and incentives?

    <p>Promotions that have financial value to the customer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name three examples of sales promotions and incentives.

    <ol> <li>Buy-one get-one free, 2. Prizes, 3. Free passes.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What is personal selling?

    <p>Direct contact between a salesperson and a customer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is publicity?

    <p>Exposure gained by the agency through media that is not paid for.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between advertising and publicity?

    <p>Advertising is paid exposure; publicity is free exposure not paid for by the agency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mass marketing?

    <p>Wastes resources on unlikely responders and is inefficient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three approaches to target marketing?

    <ol> <li>Undifferentiated approach, 2. Differentiated approach, 3. Concentrated marketing approach.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the undifferentiated approach to target marketing imply?

    <p>One marketing mix is used for all programs and services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the differentiated approach to target marketing involve?

    <p>Identifying distinct market segments and targeting them with specific marketing mixes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concentrated marketing approach?

    <p>Selects one or two distinct market segments and focuses marketing efforts on those.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Exam Concepts

    • Benchmarking: Comparing an organization's practices with others to identify improvement opportunities.
    • Rules: Specific guidelines directing participants’ and employees’ actions.
    • Policies: Broad frameworks guiding decisions, open to interpretation based on circumstances.
    • Procedures: Step-by-step processes outlined in manuals for task implementation.

    Categories of Services

    • Public Parks and Recreation agencies offer three main services: Parks, Programs, and Facilities.
    • The PRP's responsibility includes ensuring public access to quality recreation programs, attractive parks, and safe facilities.

    Evaluations and Assessments

    • Evaluations measure the effectiveness of services and expenditures in meeting community needs.
    • Needs assessments gather community feedback on perceptions and attitudes towards Parks and Recreation resources.

    Management Strategies

    • Ongoing conflict exists between Conservation and Development in Parks and Recreation management.
    • The ADA Act of 1992 mandates physical alterations to public facilities for accommodating disabilities and removing barriers.
    • The Department of Justice prioritizes barrier removal for individuals with disabilities based on sequential accessibility factors.

    Maintenance Standards

    • Minimum maintenance: Ensuring safety.
    • Maximum maintenance: Providing comfort and a sense of well-being.

    Marketing in Parks and Recreation

    • Marketing Mix includes Product, Price, Place, and Promotion: essential for delivering services to targeted demographics.
    • Market Segmentation subdivides the larger market into smaller groups based on demographics, geography, psychographics, and behaviors.

    Community Benefits

    • Community benefits from parks improve general living conditions and property values, while individual benefits come from direct participation in programs.

    Collaborative Efforts

    • Collaborations: Short-term solutions for specific problems.
    • Alliances: Longer-term, more committed relationships between organizations.
    • Partnerships: Strongest form of cooperation creating entirely new entities to achieve common goals.

    Public Engagement and Input

    • Gathering public input can be done through public meetings, focus groups, Citizen Advisory Groups, surveys, and referendums.
    • Focus Groups help gather opinions from a small group of representative patrons.

    Strategic Planning

    • Vision Statement: Describes the organization's aspirations for the future.
    • Mission Statement: Defines the organization's purpose and the services provided.

    Relationship Building

    • Agencies develop relationships to enhance service delivery, pool resources, avoid redundancy, and optimize efficiency.

    Advocacy and Education

    • Advocacy may include educational activities, successful outcomes, and involvement in political processes to promote community well-being.

    Branding and Positioning

    • Branding establishes an agency's identity in the public’s mind through its name, logo, and image.
    • Effective Market Positioning reflects how the community perceives the agency and its services.

    Proposal Requests and Contracts

    • RFP (Request for Proposal) is a formal document soliciting bids for services or products from vendors.
    • Work Orders are used to request specific maintenance tasks, initiated by PRPs or facility users.

    Maintenance Types

    • Routine Maintenance: Regular upkeep to improve facility appearance.
    • Preventative Maintenance: Regular inspections to avert potential issues and prolong equipment life.

    Sales Strategies

    • Sales Promotions include special offers like buy-one-get-one-free or free passes to encourage participation.

    Evaluation and Adjustment

    • A Comprehensive Marketing Plan ensures services are tailored and accessible, maximizing resource exchange satisfaction.

    Market Demand

    • Current buyers represent actual demand, while potential buyers indicate latent demand, revealing future participation possibilities.

    Target Marketing Approaches

    • Approaches to Target Marketing include undifferentiated, differentiated, and concentrated strategies to effectively reach specific audiences.### Environmental Protection and Services
    • Environmental protection includes initiatives aimed at preserving natural resources and ecosystems.
    • Services for people with disabilities enhance accessibility and quality of life, ensuring equal opportunities.
    • Long-range park and recreation planning emphasizes sustainable development and community engagement.
    • Combating violence and substance abuse focuses on prevention, education, and support programs.

    Influence of Citizens in Advocacy

    • Citizens can surpass agency staff in advocacy, wielding significant influence over political policies.
    • Public advocacy affects national, state, and local legislation and funding decisions across government levels.

    Advocacy Tools

    • Writing letters to local newspapers serves to raise awareness and rally community support.
    • Contacting political representatives via letters and emails can directly influence policy considerations.
    • Meeting with local political representatives allows for direct dialogue and relationship building.
    • Organizing community meetings fosters collective action and discussion on pertinent issues.
    • Distributing public education materials informs the community and encourages advocacy.

    Interdepartmental Coordination

    • Involves aligning tasks, roles, functions, and units for efficient and effective operations within organizations.

    Chain of Command

    • Refers to the hierarchy of authority within an organization, clarifying the relationship between supervisors and employees.

    First Amendment Rights

    • Protects the right to lobby members of Congress, congressional staff, and state legislators, ensuring free expression of political advocacy.

    Organizational Structure

    • Defines how job tasks are divided, grouped, and coordinated, affecting overall organizational efficiency.

    Lobbying and Funding Regulations

    • Federal or state appropriated funds cannot be used for lobbying activities; personal funds and donations are permissible.

    Fostering Departmental Relationships

    • Vetting policies through all departments ensures buy-in and comprehensive perspectives before implementation.
    • Structured and positive meetings enhance collaboration, requiring purpose, agendas, appropriate participants, and clear action steps.
    • Providing adequate resources is essential for departments to meet their operational goals effectively.

    In-Service Training

    • Focuses on enhancing employee performance, knowledge, and skills, aligning them with organizational objectives.
    • Also serves to inform staff about new policies, procedures, and agency activities, fostering ongoing professional development.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    Test your knowledge with these flashcards designed for the Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) exam. Each card provides key terms and definitions crucial for understanding the policies, rules, and benchmarking processes in parks and recreation. Perfect for exam preparation!

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser