Glynco Study Guide BOP Midterm
Exam Questions and Answers20
Executive Order 13583 - ANSWERS -"The plan" provide a path for successful agency diversity
and inclusion efforts
Inclusion - ANSWERS -A culture that connect each employee to the organization encourages
collaboration, flexibility, and fairness
Inclusion is involvement and - ANSWERS -Empowerment
Three ways to respond to an inmate request - ANSWERS -Approve it
Deny it
Follow up
Negligence - ANSWERS -Failure to use reasonable care
Qualified immunity - ANSWERS -Good faith employee acting within scope of their employment
and did not violate a known constitutional right of another
Indemnification - ANSWERS -Actual damages are paid by the government instead by the
employee
Supervision - ANSWERS -Relationship where one person directs or guide the activities of one or
more persons
,Correctional supervision - ANSWERS -Influencing inmates to act in a certain manner
Diversity - ANSWERS -Responding to the needs of different cultures and occupational
groups,maximaizing rentention and productivity
Managing Diversity - ANSWERS -Maintain diverse workforce that works together in harmony
The benefits of a diverse workforce - ANSWERS -Attract highly qualified candidates, retains
develop and advances the best talent in the organization, increases productivity and efficiency,
creates an environment that works for everyone, makes Bureau of Prison and employee of
choice, Support BOP mission statement
3 Diversity influences our impressions - ANSWERS -Make observation, Draw conclusion based
on observations, stereotype,meaning you see a person based upon past experiences, values and
attitude
6 strategies for dealing with diversity - ANSWERS -Realize the impact of decision and actions,
Examine assumption before actions, Treat people as individuals, Approach diversity as a Win-
Win opportunity, No racial profiling, BOP policy-Non discrimination and standards and of
employee conduct
10 qualities of culturally skilled correctional officers - ANSWERS -Listening
Communication
Comprehension
Avoid confrontation
Avoid stereotyping
Avoid rash judgement
Willingness to learn about other cultures
Looks for WIN-WIN
, Able to be oneself
Respect other and their opinions
Critical thinking - ANSWERS -Intellectually disciplined process of actively applying,analyzing, and
evaluating information gathered by observation,experience, reflection
7 virtues of critical thinkers - ANSWERS -1. Intellectually honest, well informed, want to get it
right,no code of silence
2. Tolerant,flexible,open minded
3. Maturity of judgement-making the right decision at the right time for the right reasons
4. Organized
5. Analytical -awareness analyzing our surroundings and inmates, and evaluating the threat level
of our environment C.O is internally motivated
6. Self-confidence- make rational decisions
7. Inquisitive-proactive
Personal competencies
1. Self Awareness
2. Self Regulation
Exam Questions and Answers20
Executive Order 13583 - ANSWERS -"The plan" provide a path for successful agency diversity
and inclusion efforts
Inclusion - ANSWERS -A culture that connect each employee to the organization encourages
collaboration, flexibility, and fairness
Inclusion is involvement and - ANSWERS -Empowerment
Three ways to respond to an inmate request - ANSWERS -Approve it
Deny it
Follow up
Negligence - ANSWERS -Failure to use reasonable care
Qualified immunity - ANSWERS -Good faith employee acting within scope of their employment
and did not violate a known constitutional right of another
Indemnification - ANSWERS -Actual damages are paid by the government instead by the
employee
Supervision - ANSWERS -Relationship where one person directs or guide the activities of one or
more persons
,Correctional supervision - ANSWERS -Influencing inmates to act in a certain manner
Diversity - ANSWERS -Responding to the needs of different cultures and occupational
groups,maximaizing rentention and productivity
Managing Diversity - ANSWERS -Maintain diverse workforce that works together in harmony
The benefits of a diverse workforce - ANSWERS -Attract highly qualified candidates, retains
develop and advances the best talent in the organization, increases productivity and efficiency,
creates an environment that works for everyone, makes Bureau of Prison and employee of
choice, Support BOP mission statement
3 Diversity influences our impressions - ANSWERS -Make observation, Draw conclusion based
on observations, stereotype,meaning you see a person based upon past experiences, values and
attitude
6 strategies for dealing with diversity - ANSWERS -Realize the impact of decision and actions,
Examine assumption before actions, Treat people as individuals, Approach diversity as a Win-
Win opportunity, No racial profiling, BOP policy-Non discrimination and standards and of
employee conduct
10 qualities of culturally skilled correctional officers - ANSWERS -Listening
Communication
Comprehension
Avoid confrontation
Avoid stereotyping
Avoid rash judgement
Willingness to learn about other cultures
Looks for WIN-WIN
, Able to be oneself
Respect other and their opinions
Critical thinking - ANSWERS -Intellectually disciplined process of actively applying,analyzing, and
evaluating information gathered by observation,experience, reflection
7 virtues of critical thinkers - ANSWERS -1. Intellectually honest, well informed, want to get it
right,no code of silence
2. Tolerant,flexible,open minded
3. Maturity of judgement-making the right decision at the right time for the right reasons
4. Organized
5. Analytical -awareness analyzing our surroundings and inmates, and evaluating the threat level
of our environment C.O is internally motivated
6. Self-confidence- make rational decisions
7. Inquisitive-proactive
Personal competencies
1. Self Awareness
2. Self Regulation
