Assignment Instructions/ Description
CRJS-4401-1,Mgmt Application: Management and Leadership
Although the terms management and leadership are often used interchangeably, they are different. Managers often focus on accomplishing the day-to-day operations of the organization, whereas leaders help define the organization's mission and vision. In any organization, an optimal balance of management and leadership is necessary. For example, an overemphasis on management leads to policies, procedures, and rules that are followed but that may not necessarily be effective without a leader's guidance. In contrast, leaders shape goals and objectives, but without the support of managers to expedite the tasks associated with the goals and objectives, these aspirations are not likely to be fulfilled.
To prepare for this assignment:
- Review the Chapter 5 and 7 presentations and Chapters 5 and 7 in the course text, Criminal Justice Organizations: Administration and Management. Pay attention to the definitions of management and leadership.
- Consider differences between management and leadership in the context of criminal justice organizations.
- Think about elements of leadership within criminal justice organizations.
- Consider various management approaches or models that might apply to criminal justice organizations.
The assignment (1–2 pages):
- Distinguish between management and leadership in criminal justice organizations, using specific examples to illustrate the differences.
- In your analysis, be sure to address how the roles and responsibilities of managers and leaders are different.
- Based on your analysis, draw one conclusion about management and leadership in criminal justice organizations.
Support your Application Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. Provide a reference list only for those resources not included in the Learning Resources for this course.
Submit your assignment by Day 7.
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