10504102Organization and Administration
Course Information
Description
Introduces managerial theory, organizational behavior and culture. Presents universal concepts that apply to all work situations. Provides knowledge and insight about workplace climates. Options to either learn independently or as a group.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Examine the evolution of American policing
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written exam
    in class discussion
    Criteria
    you identify six broad areas which have influenced the development of police administration
    you examine ways that politics influence a police administration
    you explain the evolution of policing from the 1880's to present
    you explore reasons that support the impact of education on policing

  2. Analyze external influences and controls
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written exam
    in class discussion
    Criteria
    you distinguish between "Politics" and "politics"
    you document issues involved with police brutality and scandals
    you classify four forms of local government and how they may impact local law enforcement
    you compare responsibilities of a police chief to the responsibilities of a sheriff
    you explain what are the most confrontational areas a Police Chief faces while working in a political arena

  3. Classify major criteria of four organizational theories
    Assessment Strategies
    in classroom discussion
    on a written exam
    in a small group project
    Criteria
    you summarize the importance of organizational theory to a police administrator
    you examine three major divisions of organizational theory and their sub-divisions
    you compare the three major divisions of organizational theory to each other
    you investigate possible police organizational structures in the near future

  4. Explain the qualities of good leadership
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written exam
    in a small group project
    in classroom discussion
    Criteria
    you summarize three or more qualities of good leadership
    you differentiate between power and authority
    you critique leadership mix and its three components
    you identify the five main leadership styles on the Managerial Grid
    you classify three leadership styles
    you critique the authoritarian-democratic leadership continuum
    you evaluate five methods for resolving conflict

  5. Examine the factors involved with labor relations
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written exam
    in class discussion
    in a small group project
    Criteria
    you summarize seven factors that led to police unionization
    you examine the basis for collective bargaining
    you explain key concepts of collective bargaining
    you identify a minimum of three organizations which represent police officers in collective bargaining
    you critique two or more bargaining processes

  6. Relate the importance of measuring organizational performance
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written exam
    on a small group project
    in class discussion
    Criteria
    you elaborate on the twin pillars of productivity
    you examine the classical definition of productivity
    you critique the initial steps that must be taken when implementing a productivity program
    you identify three characteristics of well-stated objectives
    you defend either the advantages or disadvantages of using an outside evaluator

  7. Develop a major project on agencies of criminal justice's hiring practices
    Assessment Strategies
    in the classroom
    using a video and workbook
    without the need of an explanation from the small group who developed the project
    Criteria
    video and information book are completed
    video is a minimum of twenty minutes long but less than thirty minutes
    video contains two interviews of professionals associated with the small group's topic
    video interviews of professionals make up 12 or less minutes of the video
    information book supports video as a guide
    information book contains a table of contents
    information book has each page numbered
    video and information book are of value to other classmates as they apply for work in the criminal justice field
    video and information book contain up to date information on the small group's assigned project

  8. Develop a panel of law enforcement CEO's to interview mock job applicants
    Assessment Strategies
    By a written product
    the Chief's evaluating the groups chosen candidates
    Criteria
    Chief's panel interviews three learners
    Chief's panel provides for food and other necessary items
    Chief's panel evaluates the successfulness of the panel in a written product

  9. Create mock chief panels and evaluation instrument
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a schedule to all learners in the class
    Criteria
    Chief's panel assigns all learners in the class to a date and time to be interviewed by the mock chief's panel
    Chief's panel assigns all small groups to a date to act as a mock chief's panel

  10. Simulate an applicant for a criminal justice entry level position
    Assessment Strategies
    by being video taped when playing the role of interviewee
    reviewing the video tape with the instructor
    Criteria
    you play the role of being interviewed by a mock Chief's panel
    you participate as part of the interview panel with others in the small group