Question 1

Based on Bolman and Deal (2003) there are four organization frames: structural frame, human resource frame, political frame and symbolic frame.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In correctional facilities there is not a formal structure because inmates contribute to the order maintenance goal of prisons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An example of a mechanistic organization is?

Accepted Answer

A)   Department of Homeland Security
B)   Research and Planning Department
C)   Treatment Staff
D)   None of the aboveE) All of the above
F) C) and D) A

Question 4

The hierarchical structure of a bureaucracy forces official communication to occur ___________?

Accepted Answer

A)   Horizontally
B)   Vertically
C)   Diagonally
D)   None of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

The ________ process of receiving and allocating funds in order to operate and achieve its mission.

Accepted Answer

A)   Tax
B)   Budget
C)   Equity
D)   None of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

This dimension of an organizational structure requires that all subordinates report to a supervisor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Formalization
B)   Span of Control
C)   Bureaucratic
D)   None of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Communication within an organic organization tends to be?

Accepted Answer

A)   Horizontally
B)   Vertically
C)   Diagonally
D)   None of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

What are the model(s)  of an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mechanistic
B)   Organic
C)   Structure
D)   Both A, B
E)   Both A,CF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

Research consists of the establishment of rules and regulations, usually written, that govern the work activities of an agency's personnel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Task specialization is the process of dividing the work into a number of smaller tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 11

Specialization suggests that formalization has a significant positive impact on correctional officers' job satisfaction and commitment to the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

________ and ___________ are often considered or identified as policies and procedures.

Accepted Answer

A)   Rules, Regulations
B)   Sanctions, Procedures
C)   Policies, Regulations
D)   Rules, ProceduresE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Job design restructures tasks to allow staff to fulfill organizational challenges and responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 14

A _________ statement is portrayed by the organizations' responsibility to clients, its ideology, values, and operating principles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _________ statement is portrayed by the...

Question 15

Within an organic organization tasks are not specialized and any member of the agency may have the expertise or knowledge to take on a variety of tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

This informal communication is based on rumors among organizational members?

Accepted Answer

A)   Grapevine
B)   Tall
C)   Flat
D)   None of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

What are some of the key assumptions underlying structural frame?

Accepted Answer

A)   Organizations exist to achieve goals and objectives
B)   Productivity is enhanced through task specialization and the division of labor
C)   Managerial control of staff and Units
D)   All of the above
E)   None of the aboveF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 18

The need for ___________ has also resulted in simplifying sentencing decisions with legislated sentencing guidelines that judges are required to follow.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The need for ___________ has also resulted...

Question 19

What makes up the organization's mission, policies, procedures, and also forms a hierarchy that dictates the purpose of the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)   Framework
B)   Informal
C)   Social
D)   FormalE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

A structured organization attains their organizational goals by ensuring that its members follow the required guidelines in order to achieve its purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Structure of Criminal Justice Organizations

Based on Bolman and Deal (2003) there are four organization frames: structural frame, human resource frame, political frame and symbolic frame.

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In correctional facilities there is not a formal structure because inmates contribute to the order maintenance goal of prisons.

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An example of a mechanistic organization is?

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The hierarchical structure of a bureaucracy forces official communication to occur ___________?

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The ________ process of receiving and allocating funds in order to operate and achieve its mission.

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This dimension of an organizational structure requires that all subordinates report to a supervisor?

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Communication within an organic organization tends to be?

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What are the model(s) of an organization?

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Research consists of the establishment of rules and regulations, usually written, that govern the work activities of an agency's personnel.

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Task specialization is the process of dividing the work into a number of smaller tasks.

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Specialization suggests that formalization has a significant positive impact on correctional officers' job satisfaction and commitment to the organization.

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________ and ___________ are often considered or identified as policies and procedures.

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Job design restructures tasks to allow staff to fulfill organizational challenges and responsibilities.

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A _________ statement is portrayed by the organizations' responsibility to clients, its ideology, values, and operating principles.

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Within an organic organization tasks are not specialized and any member of the agency may have the expertise or knowledge to take on a variety of tasks.

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This informal communication is based on rumors among organizational members?

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What are some of the key assumptions underlying structural frame?

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The need for ___________ has also resulted in simplifying sentencing decisions with legislated sentencing guidelines that judges are required to follow.

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What makes up the organization's mission, policies, procedures, and also forms a hierarchy that dictates the purpose of the organization?

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A structured organization attains their organizational goals by ensuring that its members follow the required guidelines in order to achieve its purpose.

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