The Criminal Justice Administration

Criminal Justice Administration
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1] You have been hired, as a consultant, by a large criminal justice agency, which is struggling with organizational transformation issues. You are to identify and discuss the main issues commonly involved with organizational transformation within the context of the various organizational frames. (20 points)
Even when the transformations are well understood, there is an element of uncertainties, and there is resistance to change. The rationale for the transformation is to improve outcomes, efficiency, effectiveness and productivity. However, organizations also have cultures and practices that employees are accustomed to, and resistance to change is simply a reaction to the new proposals. The change in one department of the organizations also results in changes in other areas. There is likely to be politics surrounding the change from different departments in an organization, with some more likely to oppose while others supporting the problems. It is a delicate balancing act convincing all the stakeholders that the intended changes will have a positive net effect on an organization.
Broad participation of the stakeholders is another issue that influences the successful transformation change in organizations, including those in the criminal justice system. The rationale for this is that it enhances problem-solving, and if the leadership is not fully commit the transformation is likely to stall. Simply implementing the changes without sufficient staff involvement, may create feelings of alienation and exclusion. This is also related to the need to reduce resistance to change, but in the more hierarchical structures there is likely to be less input from all the stakeholders. To improve participation, the organizations need to encourage open communication as this fosters mutual trust among the stakeholders.
Communication is another element that cannot be ignored in organizational transformation. Internal communication is the primary concern for any organization, and the employees need to understand the strategies and direction of the transformation. The communication can support the organization’s strategic plan. Communication can make a difference for organizations when the communication strategy takes into account the concerns of the employees and stakeholders. They not only need to understand the strategic plans, but also the direction of the proposed changes, since this makes it easier to assess the current performance and likely changes.
2] Discuss the major environmental influences on criminal justice organizations
Funding is one of the factors that influence the criminal justice systems like the police agencies. Funding is required to collect information, process the evidence, as well as rehabilitate the offenders in the correctional institutions. The lack of funding can present problems with cases, stalling, and this affects the accused/defendants as well as the criminal justice officials. Since justice delayed is justice denied, and lack of funding complicates the quest for justice for the defendants. Funding opportunities are unlikely to be clear cut since the citizens are unlikely to accept higher taxes to fund the organizatio...