Criminal Justice Organizations: Administration and Management
By - Stojkovic, Stan , Kalinich, David B. , Klofas, John364.068 STO 2008
4th ed
Notes: includes index
Providing coverage of modern management theory, CRIMINAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS emphasizes the application of management techniques appropriate to each area of the criminal justice system. Known for its thoroughness, approachability, and practicality, the book focuses on the both the hows and whys of the techniques, thus better preparing readers to deal with the management challenges they’re likely to face in today’s field. To ensure the book’s continued usefulness and currency, the Fourth Edition retains such features as the unique Work Perspective and Case Summary boxes, while including even more practical, real-world examples, thoroughly updated research, an overhaul of the chapter devoted to personnel supervision and evaluation (Ch. 8), and enhanced coverage of such key areas as emergency planning and terrorism, leadership theory, decision-making, and more. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.