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?

Lack of qualified applicants Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons why mentoring programs are necessary in law enforcement agencies?

To improve organizational effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should a police officer's career be about?

Growth and development Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the elements of a good mentoring program, according to the text?

Collaboration with other departments Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what was the general perception of mentoring during the early years of the author's law enforcement career?

Mentoring was largely thought of as an informal role by seasoned veterans. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why did the informal mentors command respect in the agency?

Because they had extensive knowledge and experience. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what could have been accomplished if the informal mentoring system had been formalized?

The agency would have achieved greater success in law enforcement. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should be done to validate the design and implementation of the program?

Develop a set of metrics Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should be done to ensure the success of the mentoring program?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what can be done to retain members and help them be successful in the mentoring program?

Enlist the union Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what can be done to prepare employees for more challenging responsibilities?

Start early and provide necessary resources Signup and view all the answers

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