CPRE Strategic Leadership and Governance 2

Question 1

When setting organizational priorities, which strategic planning framework uses vision, mission, goals, objectives, and action steps in a hierarchical structure?

Accepted Answer

Strategic plan hierarchy

Answer

Balanced scorecard

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Logic model

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PEST analysis

Question 2

A park executive who uses data to demonstrate the economic impact of parks to elected officials is engaging in:

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based advocacy

Answer

Lobbying in violation of nonprofit regulations

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Grant writing

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Community outreach programming

Question 3

Succession planning in a park agency involves:

Accepted Answer

Identifying and developing future leaders to fill key roles when vacancies occur

Answer

Scheduling staff vacation rotations

Answer

Planning for park site transitions after lease expiration

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Transferring land titles between agencies

Question 4

The balanced scorecard approach to measuring agency performance evaluates outcomes across how many primary perspectives?

Accepted Answer

Four

Answer

Two

Answer

Three

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Six

Question 5

When a park director faces conflicting demands from elected officials, community groups, and staff simultaneously, the appropriate leadership approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Apply stakeholder analysis to understand interests and facilitate transparent, values-based decisions

Answer

Prioritize elected officials exclusively since they control the budget

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Delay decisions until all parties agree

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Assign a committee to handle all conflicts indefinitely

Question 6

A conflict of interest policy for park board members requires members to:

Accepted Answer

Recuse themselves from any vote involving personal financial benefit

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Resign from the board if they own a business

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Avoid attending public comment sessions

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Refrain from volunteering at park events