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Certified Parks and Recreation Executive,Management of Parks and Recreation
Agencies, 4th Edition
New Era public and private sector management generally include 6 roles:
(Ch. 1, pg. 4-5) - CORRECT ANSWER-Human Resource Management
Operations Management or Production Management
Strategic Management
Marketing Management
Financial Management
Information Technology Management
Changes in society have quickened since 2001 and 9/11. These changes
include:
(Ch.1, pg. 6) - CORRECT ANSWER-Security
Globalization
Climate Change
Diversity
Globalization: Today, 54% of the world's population lives in urban areas, a
proportion expected to increase to 66% by 2050. This trend suggests incredible
pressure on and demand for:
(Ch. 1, pg. 6) - CORRECT ANSWER-Open space, trails, and parks from an ever
increasing dense urban form.
An example of "community resilience planning" is used in Ch. 1 to explain how
climate change can affect agencies. Aside from responding to damage to parks,
trails, etc, how else was the agency in Boulder, CO asked to assist citizens?
(Ch. 1, pg. 7) - CORRECT ANSWER-Debris removal and becoming a flexible
workforce to assist citizens with this severe weather event.
Management and Leadership Link:
Leadership tasks are different than management tasks in that they more often
deal with change and uncertainty. Leadership tasks include:
(Ch. 1, pg. 10) - CORRECT ANSWER-Setting Direction
Aligning People and Goals
, Motivating and Inspiring
(Provides alignment and motivation to CHANGE the organization)
Management and Leadership Link:
Leadership tasks are different than management tasks in that they more often
deal with change and uncertainty. Management provides:
(Ch. 1, pg. 10) - CORRECT ANSWER-Consistency and stability to potentially
chaotic operations
Unique Role of Park and Recreation Management in Government
The park and recreation industry has consisted of two main divergent tracks
since the first playgrounds and urban parks were established in the late 1800's: a
PUBLIC component that consists of a social service orientation in park and
recreation service delivery and another component consisting of...
(Ch. 1, pg. 11) - CORRECT ANSWER-services provided for those willing and
able to pay.
An agency mission has a range of functions including:
(Ch. 1, pg. 13) - CORRECT ANSWER-Social service provider
Community builder
Health provider
Name the 3 pillars of NRPA Parks and Recreation:
(Ch. 1, pg. 14) - CORRECT ANSWER-Conservation
Health and Wellness
Social Equality
The Functions of Managers
There are generally 11 functions that can be found in a manager's job
description. These functions will fit into these 6 categories:
(Ch. 1, pg. 15) - CORRECT ANSWER-Leader
Commicator
Coach
Mentor
Change Agent
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