Criminal Justice Organizations Administration and Management,9781111346904

Criminal Justice Organizations Administration and Management

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Edition: 5th
ISBN13: 9781111346904
ISBN10: 1111346909
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2011-07-12
Publisher(s): Wadsworth Publishing
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Summary

Packed with cutting-edge coverage and up-to-the-minute research, CRIMINAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS: ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT, 5e delivers a thoroughly modern introduction to the management techniques appropriate to each area of the criminal justice system. The book is known for its thoroughness, accessibility, and practicality. By focusing on both the ?hows? and ?whys? of management techniques, it equips readers with the skills and knowledge to effectively deal with the issues they will face in today?s field. Completely current, the Fifth Edition includes a wealth of relevant statistics, insight from actual CJ professionals, and coverage of such key topics as civil liability, political power, leadership, ethics, and more.

Table of Contents

The Nature of Criminal Justice Organizations
Basic Concepts for Understanding Criminal Justice Organizations
Structure of Criminal Justice Organizations
The Criminal Justice System in Its Environment
Individuals in Criminal Justice Organizations
Problems of Communication
Motivation of Personnel
Job Design
Leadership
Personnel Supervision and Evaluation
Group Behavior in Criminal Justice Organizations
Occupational Socialization
Power and Political Behavior
Organizational Conflict
Processes in Criminal Justice Organizations
Decision Making
Organizational Effectiveness
Change and Innovation
Research in Criminal Justice Organizations
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