Communication and Decision Making

Question 1

Kouzes and Posner state that leadership visions for an organization are inadequate if they are not shared with constituents. Communication is a key point of focus in this regard. Decisions pertaining to communication, on many levels, can have significant implications. That pertains, in part, to the manner in which the communication takes place, those receiving the communication, the nature and extent of the communication and the potential impact of the communication.

1. Interpret what Kouzes and Posner were referring to regarding leadership visions for organizations being inadequate if not shared with constituents.
2. Analyze the implications associated with sharing, or not sharing, a vision with constituents in a criminal justice organization context.
3. Explain how communication skills impact communication of a vision in a criminal justice application based context.

Question 2

In a short paragraph, describe parens patriae. Do you agree that the primary purpose of the juvenile justice system should be to help children rather than to punish them?

Question 3

Do you see a trend in our society in favor of individual rights or public order interest? What recent examples support your opinion?

• 1 paragraph response
• at least one example

Question 4

female inmates experience a degree of challenges within the jail. What are the special problems facing female inmates?What are the special needs and concerns of inmate mothers?