Administration of Criminal Justice: Structure, Function, and Process

OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF Administration of Criminal Justice: Structure, Function, and Process INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Utilizing the case method of learning, two cases are presented at the conclusion of each chapter for class discussion and paper assignments Thorough review of key organizational, interpersonal, and individual variables used in the analysis of persons, groups, and institutions throughout the criminal justice system Comprehensive review of theories of motivation in criminal justice organizations Up-to-date and interesting box materials supplementing text, featuring key topics and contemporary themes of different dimensions of criminal justice organizations Personality highlights and commentaries by professionals who work in criminal justice agencies and organizations Comprehensive overview of theories, models, and typologies used for analyzing organizational structure and change Extended discussion of both formal and informal communication networks in organizations, including a description of their functions and dysfunctions Presentation of key leadership theories in organizational analysis, including a balanced discussion of power and authority Discussion of critical issues in the administration of juvenile justice systems Extensive discussion of organizational effectiveness and how organizations are assessed and evaluatedDean J. Champion is the author of 'Administration of Criminal Justice: Structure, Function, and Process', published 2002 under ISBN 9780130842343 and ISBN 0130842346.