Which of the Following Factors Most Consistently Impacts the UCR

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors most consistently impacts the UCR data?

• A) the number of police officers hired in a given year
• B) the number of days a police officer works in a week
• C) police discretion and public pressure to crack down on certain crimes
• D) the number of schools in a police reporting district

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Definitions:

Internal Factors

Elements within an organization or individual that affect performance, decisions, and outcomes.

Role Conflicts

Situations where there are contradictory expectations or demands associated with a single role or between multiple roles held by an individual.

Role Ambiguities

Uncertainty faced by individuals when the expectations and responsibilities of their role are not clearly defined.

Role Overloads

A situation where an individual or group faces more responsibilities and tasks than they can manage, often leading to stress or decreased performance.