AICP Administration and Management 3

Question 1

Which type of organizational structure groups planning functions (e.g., current planning, long-range planning) into specialized divisions under a single director?

Accepted Answer

Functional structure

Answer

A functional structure organizes employees by specialized departments or functions, each reporting up through a hierarchical chain to a director.

Question 2

A planner is hired as a consultant and discovers that the project conflicts with the community's adopted general plan. The AICP Code of Ethics requires the planner to:

Accepted Answer

Inform the client of the conflict and recommend conformance

Answer

The AICP Code of Ethics obligates planners to advise clients of conflicts with adopted plans and to recommend actions that bring proposals into conformance.

Question 3

Which leadership style is generally most effective when a planning team is highly experienced and self-motivated?

Accepted Answer

Delegative (laissez-faire) leadership

Answer

Delegative leadership works best with skilled, self-directed teams that require minimal supervision and can take ownership of their work.

Question 4

A planning agency is implementing a Geographic Information System (GIS). The primary administrative reason to conduct a needs assessment first is to:

Accepted Answer

Identify existing capabilities and gaps before investing resources

Answer

A needs assessment identifies current capabilities, gaps, and requirements to ensure technology investments align with actual organizational needs.

Question 5

In public administration, 'span of control' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The number of subordinates a manager can effectively supervise

Answer

Span of control describes how many direct reports a supervisor can effectively manage, influencing organizational hierarchy and efficiency.

AICP - American Institute of Certified Planners Practice Test

AICP - American Institute of Certified Planners Practice Test

AICP Administration and Management 3