NCJ Number
38286
Date Published
1976
Length
463 pages
Annotation
TRAINING MATERIAL FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, UTILIZING A COMBINED BEHAVIORAL AND PRACTICAL ORIENTATION TO DIRECTING HUMAN BEHAVIOR.
Abstract
THE TEXT INCORPORATES PERTINENT BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH FINDINGS WITH PROVEN APPLICABLE SUPERVISORY ACTION. PART ONE EMPHASIZES THE FACT THAT A SUPERVISOR IS NOT ISOLATED AND MUST INTERACT WITH HIS SUBORDINATES IN FACE-TO-FACE SITUATIONS. ALSO EXPLORED ARE THE STRUCTURE AND GOALS OF POLICE ORGANIZATIONS. THE NEXT SECTION EXAMINES ORGANIZATIONAL CONTROL, INCLUDING BEHAVIORAL CONTROL, SUPERVISING BY OBJECTIVES, PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL, AND MEASURING AND EVALUATING PRODUCTIVITY. THE THIRD PART OF THE TEXT COVERS THE POLICE SUPERVISOR'S ROLE AS PERSONNEL TRAINER. THE FINAL TOPIC COVERED IS LEADERSHIP AS A ROLE COMPONENT OF SUPERVISORS.