CJ Management and Leadership

Course Description

An analysis of the organization and management of criminal justice agencies. Discusses principles of supervision and motivation of personnel, management problems and solutions, decision-making and administration of policies and procedures.

Learning Outcomes

  • Discuss the basic principles for leading and motivating others.
  • Evaluate different organizational management styles.
  • Discuss how effective decision making can produce change within an organization.
  • Discuss emerging trends in local law enforcement leadership and management.
  • Discuss the impact that effective communication has on individual and organizational levels.
  • Evaluate different problem solving models used in criminal justice agencies.

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