For this project, choose one of the major topic areas in the course listed below and concentrate on a specific issue that may have a critical impact on one or more of the criminal justice system components. You will locate and discuss the findings of at least three (3) current and relevant research studies (within 5-10 years) regarding your chosen topic area. Additionally, you are to propose some ideas regarding how you would improve your chosen topic issue as it applies to a particular component of the criminal justice system.
The paper must include an introduction describing what the paper will cover and a conclusion summarizing the importance of the research studies on your topic, including your ideas. You must cite and reference at least seven (7) scholarly sources for this paper, in addition to the textbook, if used. This paper must be written in the APA writing style (6th edition) format on Microsoft Word document. The paper (not including the title and reference pages) should be at least 5 pages (1750 words) in length. It must be double spaced in 11 point Arial or 12 point Times New Roman font.
1 Basic Concepts for Understanding Criminal Justice Organizations
2 Structure of Criminal Justice Organizations
3 The Criminal Justice System in Its Environment
4 Problems of Communication
5 Motivation of Personnel
6 Job Design
7 Leadership
8 Personnel Evaluation and Supervision
9 Occupational Socialization
10 Power and Political Behavior
11 Organizational Conflict
12 Motivation of personnel
13 police subculture