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Question 1.

Discuss how thoughts on organizational structure have changed over time to address the limitations of the classical school. In particular, discuss the influences of the human relations, structural contingency, and institutional schools on the criminal justice organization. Include citation to all relevant materials from the course to answer your question. Discuss the concepts of institutional myths and legitimacy as they pertain to the criminal justice system. In your response, apply all relevant materials from the course to define these concepts. Discuss how institutional myths relate to the legitimacy of criminal justice organizations. Finally, how do institutional myths and legitimacy impact the overall functioning and effectiveness of criminal justice organizations?

Question 2.

Using all relevant materials from the course, examine the interplay and distinctions between power, leadership, and authority in criminal justice organizations and analyze the impact they have on the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the criminal justice system. In your response, describe the bases/types of power outlined in the course materials and discuss the role power and authority have in criminal justice organizations. Make sure to use the course materials to justify your response.

Question 3.

Based on the course materials, how would you define an effective leader in criminal justice organizations? What are the key characteristics and responsibilities of effective leadership within criminal justice organizations, and how does effective leadership impact the overall functioning, morale, and outcomes of the criminal justice system? Incorporate all relevant course materials in your response.

Question 4.

Debate the value of goal consensus in criminal justice organizations. What are the arguments in favor of creating unifying goals across the criminal justice system? What are the major obstacles and disadvantages of goal consensus in criminal justice? What are the arguments in favor of goal conflict across organizations in the criminal justice system? Cite all relevant course materials in your response.