Program Alignment and Leadership Skills Quiz

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According to the text, what is the importance of early planning for succession of command at all levels?

  • It prevents procrastination
  • It improves the agency's reputation
  • It ensures the agency's success (correct)
  • It saves the agency money

What is the recommended approach to ensure the agency can overcome setbacks or periods of distress?

  • Investing in human capital
  • Focusing on the skills and strengths of individuals
  • Using a systematic and strategic employee development roadmap (correct)
  • All of the above

What is the main point the text makes about mentoring and succession planning?

  • It should focus on the skills and strengths of individuals
  • It should prevent any one leader from dominating the agency
  • It should be taken seriously and invested in
  • All of the above (correct)

According to the text, what is one of the challenges that law enforcement agencies face in filling positions?

<p>Lack of qualified applicants (D)</p>
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What is one of the reasons why mentoring programs are necessary in law enforcement agencies?

<p>To improve organizational effectiveness (C)</p>
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According to the text, what should a police officer's career be about?

<p>Growth and development (D)</p>
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What is one of the elements of a good mentoring program, according to the text?

<p>Collaboration with other departments (D)</p>
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According to the text, what was the general perception of mentoring during the early years of the author's law enforcement career?

<p>Mentoring was largely thought of as an informal role by seasoned veterans. (B)</p>
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According to the text, why did the informal mentors command respect in the agency?

<p>Because they had extensive knowledge and experience. (B)</p>
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According to the text, what could have been accomplished if the informal mentoring system had been formalized?

<p>The agency would have achieved greater success in law enforcement. (D)</p>
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According to the text, what should be done to validate the design and implementation of the program?

<p>Develop a set of metrics (A)</p>
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According to the text, what should be done to ensure the success of the mentoring program?

<p>All of the above (D)</p>
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According to the text, what can be done to retain members and help them be successful in the mentoring program?

<p>Enlist the union (A)</p>
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According to the text, what can be done to prepare employees for more challenging responsibilities?

<p>Start early and provide necessary resources (D)</p>
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