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Lack of clearly communicated rules, policies and procedures.

Lack of clearly communicated rules, policies and procedures. It is of the utmost importance to get subordinates, middle management, and upper management all on the same page. Failing to clearly communicate rules, policies, and procedures leads to confusion about what the expectations are. Well-written policies ensure consistency and will help guide both subordinates and management. […]

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Work Perspective: EMPLOYEE SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION—SOME GENERAL THOUGHTS

Work Perspective: EMPLOYEE SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION—SOME GENERAL THOUGHTS I have been a Federal Investigator with the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for almost twelve years. The mission of the agency is to enforce the federal laws that prohibit discrimination in the workplace and to promote equal opportunity in the workplace. In fiscal year

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Goal consensus: Agreement on the purposes of an organization.

Goal consensus: Agreement on the purposes of an organization. Egon  Bittner (1970)  posed the central dilemma faced by police administrators in enforcing the law: How should nonnegotiable, coercive force be exercised in a society that stresses freedom, democracy, and peace? According to Bittner, this is typically accomplished through the development of myths, symbols, and various images

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION: THE SEARCH FOR GOAL CONSENSUS

  CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION: THE SEARCH FOR GOAL CONSENSUS It is a common and widely held belief that criminal justice organizations are expected to provide multiple services to the community. All components of the criminal justice system have multiple goals and functions. Criminal justice organizations see   —an agreement regarding purposes. In some cases, these

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Explain the guidelines for performance evaluation and supervision.

Explain the guidelines for performance evaluation and supervision. LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reading this chapter, the students will have achieved the following objectives: · ■ Understand the difficulty in arriving at goal consensus within criminal justice organizations. · ■ Comprehend the importance of organizational structure to employee supervision. · ■ Know the differences between the human service approach to

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Describe or Explain the Practice

Describe or Explain the Practice Number Effective Practice Category Describe or Explain the Practice Source in APA Format Ex. 1 Teleconferencing Communication Teleconferencing, or videoconferencing, can improve the efficiency of communication. It permits people at various locations to come together via audio and/or video, saving time and cost of meeting face-to-face. Stojkovic, 2015, p. 120.

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Effective Practices for Managers and Supervisors

Effective Practices for Managers and Supervisors Effective Practices for Managers and Supervisors CJA/474 v9 Page 2 of 2   Effective Practices for Managers and Supervisors Complete the chart detailing twenty (20) effective practices for managers and supervisors. Use any of the textbook readings from Weeks 1-5. At least three examples should be from the Week

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How does the presentence investigation report affect accountability for the sentence that is imposed?

How does the presentence investigation report affect accountability for the sentence that is imposed? The investigation and supervisory functions of probation can be most effectively organized by utilizing the five part model in the best way possible. Mastering these five parts will work effectively. The judges in my area would be hesitant about my proposal

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Why is there so much interest in probation today?

Why is there so much interest in probation today? How does the use of probation affect the corrections system? Why is it used so extensively? How does the presentence investigation report affect accountability for the sentence that is imposed? How do you think investigation and supervisory functions of probation can be most effectively organized? Given

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How does the use of probation affect the corrections system?

How does the use of probation affect the corrections system? Our discussion post for this week will be a little different. Chapter 8 addresses the history and development of probation, the organization of probation today, the dual functions of probation: investigation and supervision, the effectiveness of supervision, revocation of termination and probation, and probation in

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