You Have Been Hired to Consult with the New Chief

question 38

Multiple Choice

You have been hired to consult with the new chief of a police department that has been fraught with complaints of officer misconduct. The chief explains that the department has its own section dedicated to monitoring the department's officers and investigating complaints. This is known as:

• A)the self-policing model.
• B)the internal affairs model.
• C)a consent decree.
• D)the "rotten barrel" scenario.

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Definitions:

Self-Managing Teams

Groups of employees who operate without a traditional manager and are instead responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring their own work.

Interpersonal Processes

The dynamic interactions and transactions between individuals, including communication, influence, conflict resolution, and relationship building.

Survey Feedback

A method of organizational development involving the collection of data through questionnaires and the subsequent sharing of the findings with participants.

Team Building

The process of creating stronger and more cohesive working relationships within a group.