CPD, PSDM, and Management Planning

what are the origins of continuous professional development, or CPD?

• CPD began in Japan in 1946, following world War II as part of the Marshall Plan

• The British introduced CPD into India following the 1947 Partition

• It was introduced in the UK, during the 1980s in the  Medical and legal professions

• CPD was introduced in the US sometime in the 1960s in response to racial unrest

To benefit from CPD, practitioners must do what?

• Rely upon their intuition

• Rely upon their current capabilities

• Actively seek out the advice of fellow teammates

• Actively seek out new opportunities for self-improvement

There exist various pathways to accessing CPD. Which of the following is NOT one of these pathways?

• Assuming a role in coaching and mentoring others

• Adhering to time tested tactics techniques and procedures (TTPs)

• Attending professional conferences and seminars

• Membership and participation in professional organizations

Which of the following is a reason for the spread of continuous professional development?

• A result of its popularity and utility

• A result of its facility

• A result of other individuals using the concept

• There is no particular reason it simply spread of its own accord

Which of the following is NOT an area of focus when applying CPD to law enforcement?

• In-service training

• Conferences and seminars

• Active management by exception (MBE)

• Training courses

The Honey & Mumford Learning style model posits that learning passes through four distinct phases. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

• Active experimentation

• Concrete experience

• Abstract imagination

• Abstract conceptualization

• Reflective observation

According to the Honey Mumford Model of learning styles, which of the following statements is correct?

• There is no evidence that one preference is better than another

• There exists evidence that choosing a specific learning style is better

• There is evidence that the Pragmatist learning style is superior to the others

• The question relating to the differences has never been researched

According to Honey and Mumford, what advantage does the diversity of learning styles offer?

• Diversity of Learning styles contributes to Leadership effectiveness

• Diversity of learning styles offers no clear or appreciable advantages

• Diversity of learning styles contributes to conflict and should be avoided

• Diversity of learning adds value to team work and organizational functioning

Which of the following applies to a Pragmatist style of learning?

• Learn, do, apply

• Observe, do, apply

• Do, learn, apply

• Understand, do, apply

Which of the following applies to an Activist learning style

• Observe, do, apply

• Understand, do, apply

• Do, learn, apply

• Learn, do, apply,