Chapter 1

Question 1

Discuss the Supervisors ambivalent role.

Answer 1

The first line supervisor is in the middle. he is required to reprsent management to the workers, but he is also required to speak to management for the workers.

Question 2

Identify and discuss the most common errors made by the first level supervisors during their transition from worker to supervisor.

Answer 2

Over-Supervising, Striving for Popularity, Excessive Revamping, Building False Hopees, Avoiding accountability, Overexerting authority.

Question 3

Identify and discuss the three basic skill areas needed to become effective suppervisors

Answer 3

1. Technical skills - specialized job knowledge and ability to apply it.
2. Interpersonal skills - ability to work in harmony with subordinates peer and supervisors
3. Analytical skills - ability to analyze problems by finding their sources and formulating their solutions

Question 4

Identify and discuss the fundamental roles of the law enforcement supervisor

Answer 4

Effective leaders - responsible for thir unit accomplishing thier work
Linking pins - must be able to build teamwork
Focal points - activities must center around and informed supervisor
Guardians of ethical behavior - must ensure police officers maintain ethical behavior.
Disciplinarian - training / attidtude correction and punishment as a last resort
Evaluators - most exacting of all roles
Counselors - assist with subordinate personal problems
Early detectors - watches for behavior patterns which may lead to work related problems