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According to the text, what is one primary consideration for effective delegation?

Removing obstacles for subordinates

Giving up if skills and willingness are not found

Checking on someone constantly

Building relationships with subordinates (correct)

What does the individual in the text mean by giving folks enough of a 'leash'?

Restricting their freedom to work on projects

Allowing them to work independently and find innovative ways to accomplish tasks (correct)

Providing constant supervision and guidance

Assigning them multiple tasks at once

What does the individual in the text mean by finding a 'Doubting Thomas'?

Finding someone who is always skeptical and resistant to change

Finding someone who challenges your thinking and provides alternative perspectives (correct)

Finding someone who agrees with your ideas without questioning them

Finding someone who doubts your abilities as a leader

According to the Institute of Internal Auditors, what is the role of a public-sector auditor?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of organizational audits?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of audits in police agencies?

Financial, performance, and compliance Signup and view all the answers

Why should police agencies conduct regular financial audits?

To ensure proper safeguards and regular audits are in place Signup and view all the answers

Which area is often neglected by management in police agencies?

Property and evidence room Signup and view all the answers

What book is recommended for police managers or executives?

Property and Evidence by the Book Signup and view all the answers

Which area is seldom audited by law enforcement agencies?

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) compliance Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if a court finds that an agency violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) purposely?

The agency may have to pay damages multiplied by a factor of three Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk of not having a sound delegation system?

You may accomplish more Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach when delegating tasks?

Give a general outline of the mission and the tools and resources available Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of decentralizing decision-making in delegation?

To facilitate innovation and problem-solving Signup and view all the answers

Which resource provides a quick fact sheet summarizing the main areas of interest for law enforcement vis-a-vis the FLSA?

<a href="http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs8.pdf">http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs8.pdf</a> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of establishing checkpoints in delegation?

To ensure adequate progress and completion of milestones Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a performance audit system in a police department?

To gauge how well the department is serving stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What type of audits are often neglected and underperformed in most police agencies?

Performance audits Signup and view all the answers

What did the audit system implemented in the investigative division of the department primarily help assess?

Whether the division had the resources it needed Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one way to ensure a sound audit system?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of conducting audits and addressing weaknesses, according to the text?

Decrease liability Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to avoid audits that miss critical areas or are done differently each time?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to ensure legal compliance in audit templates?

Have the lawyers review all audit templates for compliance with federal and state law Signup and view all the answers

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According to the text, what is one primary consideration for effective delegation?

What does the individual in the text mean by giving folks enough of a 'leash'?

What does the individual in the text mean by finding a 'Doubting Thomas'?

According to the Institute of Internal Auditors, what is the role of a public-sector auditor?

What is the purpose of organizational audits?

What are the three types of audits in police agencies?

Why should police agencies conduct regular financial audits?

Which area is often neglected by management in police agencies?

What book is recommended for police managers or executives?

Which area is seldom audited by law enforcement agencies?

What can happen if a court finds that an agency violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) purposely?

Which of the following is NOT a risk of not having a sound delegation system?

What is the recommended approach when delegating tasks?

What is the purpose of decentralizing decision-making in delegation?

Which resource provides a quick fact sheet summarizing the main areas of interest for law enforcement vis-a-vis the FLSA?

What is the importance of establishing checkpoints in delegation?

What is the purpose of a performance audit system in a police department?

What type of audits are often neglected and underperformed in most police agencies?

What did the audit system implemented in the investigative division of the department primarily help assess?

According to the text, what is one way to ensure a sound audit system?

What is the benefit of conducting audits and addressing weaknesses, according to the text?

What should be done to avoid audits that miss critical areas or are done differently each time?

What should be done to ensure legal compliance in audit templates?

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