Criminal Justice Organizations: Administration and Management

by Stan Stojkovic, David Kalinich, John Klofas

Providing cutting-edge coverage of modern management theory, CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT, 6th Edition, emphasizes the application of management techniques appropriate to each area of the criminal justice system. Known for its thoroughness, accessibility, and practicality, the book focuses on the both the ""hows"" and ""whys"" of management techniques, equipping readers with the skills, knowledge, and solid understanding they need to effectively deal with the management challenges they will face in their own careers. Completely current and relevant, this edition includes thoroughly updated research and statistics as well as coverage of such key topics as civil liability, political power, ethics, budgeting, employee rights, and more. Chapters begin with timely vignettes that immediately draw readers into management concepts and theory, while insight from actual Criminal Justice professionals is featured throughout the text.Important Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

560 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 1997

Reviews

[Brian · Rating 1 out of 5]

Incredibly dry and boring.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was extremely informative of the topic. It was very detailed, and it had some interesting points, vignettes, case studies, and "think like an administrator" exercises to apply the knowledge. The problem is, it reads just like a textbook. The best textbooks, in my experience, read more like a story, where the author pulls you in with the information provided. This book simply drones on and on and on.... you get the point. It's a shame because it really entails some interesting knowledge, but it's hard to make yourself keep going, let alone enjoy it.

[Chelsea Rivas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well-written and thorough.

[Sue · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is repetitive, does not seem to follow a logical order, and is not useful for the context of the class thas I am in at this time.

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

A broad overview of law enforcement administration. Fairly rudimentary and not uniquely different from other texts on the subject. Overall, a good text.