Policy statement creation and implementation framework

¶ … Policy Statement

Effective management of the criminal justice and law enforcement organization has been a challenge to most in the current global environment. Factors such as the rising rates of global insecurity, conflicts of interests, and resistance to organizational change are some of the forces that complex, effective management of these organizations. However, adoption of the desired organizational management theories and styles prove effective in enhancing effective management of such organizations. Therefore, this study analyzes some of the factors that often affect the effective management of operations in criminal justice and law enforcement organizations. It provides analysis of the most effective theories considered effective in the management of these organizations. The paper also addresses some of the arguments that can arise from the case provided for analysis alongside the solutions to the problems identified in the analysis.

Discussion

As a patrol lieutenant, effective management of the people and the allocated resources will be central in promoting the realization of the desired objectives of the program. The success of the leadership relies on the adoption of a variety of organizational theories that will promote the adoption of the program. Administrative theory proves effective in facilitating the realization of the desired organizational objectives. Administrative theory focuses on the role the managers should do in the organization and constituents of effective management practices. The variables and functions of the managers as stated by the theory include planning, organizing, commanding, controlling, and coordinating. Apart from defining the roles of the managers, it also provides an understanding on the different principles of managing people depending on the presented situation. Through this theory, I will gain knowledge of different management practices such as the division of labor, career orientation, formal selection, hierarchy, and authority; hence, the success of the program (Medan, 2010).

McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y also apply these organizations. The theory recognizes that the behavior of the employees in an organization is highly influenced by the provision motivating agents. Theory X postulates that employees considered lazy and with habits of avoiding work require close supervision and comprehensive systems of control. Theory Y postulates that employees who are self-motivated, self-controlled, and ambitious derive significant pleasure from their work and require minimal supervision. The theory allows managers to understand their employees better and adopt the desired leadership styles. Helfgott (2008) states that the General Systems Theory (GST) allows the management team of the criminal justice and law enforcement organizations to understand the structure and functions of their organizations. The theory also provides insights into unique behaviors, agencies, and institutions influencing the performance of these organizations. Other theories applicable in criminal justice and law enforcement organizations include the trait theory emphasizing on the behavior of the employees and style theory, focusing on the leadership methods required in these organizations (Kania, & Davis, 2012)

The adoption of the new policy is likely to face numerous challenges from the police officers and the organization as a whole. Introduction of a change agent often faces the challenge of resistance to change. Similarly, the adoption of the new policy by the police officers is likely to face significant resistance. The resistance results from a variety of causes including lack of awareness, lack of involvement, and the police officers not aware of their expectations. In addition, differences in the personality of the police officers might result to their resistance to adoption of the change agent. Significant evidence shows that optimistic individuals easily accept change than pessimistic individuals. Mismanagement of the allocated funds might also occur. Effective management of the allocated resources often results in the success of the strategies of the policy. However, the above case might face the challenge of mismanagement of the allocated funds. Factors such as lack of transparency and accountability might affect the sustainability of the project (Helfgott, 2008).

In addition, poor coordination of activities between supervisors and the police officers is likely to arise. Poor coordination of activities between supervisors and police officers occurs because of factors like the use of poor communication styles and the failure to recognize and appreciate other police officers. Poor coordination of activities between the supervisors occurs due to the effect of poor communication styles, lack of cooperation, and ineffective teamwork to facilitate the process. Similarly, the supervisors are likely to face the challenge of lack of cooperation from the senior managers and stakeholders, including external agencies such from the political factors. These effects result in unequal realization of the desired outcomes of the project alongside ineffective use of the allocated resources. Poor coordination also results in demoralization of the police officers hence the inability to realize the desired objectives (Maddan, 2010).

Cultural conflicts are also likely to affect the adoption of the new policy. Different police officers have different cultural beliefs. As such, it is more certain that individuals might consider adopting a new policy contrary to their cultural expectation. Apart from this, Kania, & Davis (2012) recognize the fact that the adoption of policies related to criminal justice agencies often faces the challenge of criticism from the officers and the public on their health effects. The criticism usually arises from pre-conceived ideas of the officers towards the negative health effects of the change adopted in the organization. Lack of knowledge and skills on the use of the new state of the art soft body armor vest is also likely to affect the adoption of the new policy (Helfgott, 2008). Such challenges often affect the outcome of the adopted policy; hence, the need for the adoption of anticipatory strategies as analyzed below.

Responding to the challenges identified in the above analysis requires the adoption of proactive strategies that will minimize their occurrence. Responding to resistance to change can be managed with the adoption of different strategies. For example, the supervisors can develop open channels of communication that facilitate sharing of knowledge and self-expression of the police officers on their needs. Resistance to change can also be managed with the use of other strategies like providing training opportunities to the police officers, giving incentives, coercion, and educating them on their expectations. Difference in personalities has been shown to influence the adoption of the new policy. As such, this can be managed by employing strategies such as teamwork to incorporate the skills of the police officers with different personalities as it enables them to have a common goal (Gordon & McBride, 2011).