ABSTRACT
Are the problems that confront police managers on a day-to-day basis very different from
the problems that confront managers in industry and government? Are they different
from those occurring in schools, hospitals, or churches? If we examine materials geared
specifically toward industry or government, the answer is a resounding no. The problems
facing police managers are similar to those that concern business executives, social
leaders, and university personnel. The purpose of the organizationmay differ greatly from
agency to agency, but the management process is quite similar.
