Discussion: Boards AND ARTICLE CRITIQUE
350 WORDS
For your thread, answer at least 1 of the following questions of your choice (you can discuss as many as you like):
1. One of the most interesting items in the communication realm of organization management is the informal grapevine. The informal grapevine has the capacity to undermine the official communication function of a criminal justice organization. Discuss what a grapevine is and the best methods to counteract it.
2. In a summary, list and explain one of the major influences on work-group behavior.
3. Research and explain what the major political imperatives within the federal system of hiring employees are and how they affect the professional process
CASE STUDY CRITIQUES INSTRUCTIONS
You are required to write critiques of 2 case studies in the course based on the articles provided in the assigned modules/weeks' Reading & Study folders.
Each case study critique must be between 3-5 pages (not including the title, abstract, and reference pages) in current APA format and must discuss the major facts of the case. You must tell whether or not you believe the right decisions were made and why. Follow the guidelines listed below:
• Identify the important facts in the case study.
• What decisions were or were not made in the case study?
• Do you believe the decisions or best practices were appropriate?
• Discuss any alternative solutions to the problem and support those solutions with additional research (in other words, support your solution with similar cases).
• Conclusion
• Bibliography
• Make sure each section is labeled appropriately (Facts, Decision, Alternative Solution, Conclusion).
• Citation style: current APA
• All papers must use the following format: Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1" margins from left to right and top to bottom, and double spaced.
• Do not forget to review the grading rubric.
CASE STUDY ARTICLE NAME
Peace Officers Bill of Rights Guarantees: Responding to Union Demands with a Management Sanctioned Version By Wayne W. Schmidt.