Furthermore the manager should choose ways to become more effective, the resource- based approach would be beneficial in this situation. To become effective, the police departments need personnel, equipment and funding. Since the department is not producing revenue, it must make the best of the resources available. Some departments have a hard time finding resources, but must still continue to do their jobs of protecting the safety of citizens. Managers should be aware of how to obtain more resources and where to use them. During the resource-based evaluation, an individual should consider the amount of funding received and what resources are used. Paychecks, office supplies, weapons and ammunition, training programs, and other miscellaneous
