Managing criminal justice organizations
an introduction to theory and practice
- ISBN: 9781437734898
- Editorial: Anderson Publishing Company
- Fecha de la edición: 2011
- Lugar de la edición: Cincinnati. Estados Unidos de Norteamérica
- Edición número: 2nd ed.
- Encuadernación: Rústica
- Medidas: 25 cm
- Nº Pág.: 320
- Idiomas: Inglés
This book studies the formal and informal nature of the organizations involved in criminal justice, covering their organizational environments; the processes of leadership, management, and decision-making; organizational communications; staffing and training; planning and budgeting; and, organizational development and controlled change. It acquaints the readers with the historical developments and application of a wide range of managerial theories, principles, and problems of managing criminal justice organizations. This title includes more information on the management of the judiciary and community corrections; additional discussion of contingency theory and how criminal justice management must remain flexible in dealing with outside forces; an examination of employee turnover, its causes, and how to deal with it; thorough discussion of training opportunities and the impact of college education; and, new text boxes highlighting important figures in the field.
