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PART I
- HOW TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM.
The leading causes of the staffing problem that is now facing the institution are among others, non-effective leadership put . Funds that were received were utilized haphazardly, and that has contributed significantly to the staffing problem we are now facing. Secondly, the facility has failed to come up with an adequate recruitment and hiring plan.
The problem can be addressed by developing an adequate staff hiring and retention plan. This should be able to run the facility for a long time. Secondly, more funds should be mobilized to enhance the staff in their activities and to motivate them in their line of duty.
- QUALITIES OF LEADERSHIP
Firstly, a leader that will meet the goals of the governor has to be inclusive. He should be able to recognize the input of everyone in the team and listen to their views and take their recommendations. Secondly, he has to be humble, and thus he will be able to listen to advice from the workers in the lower cadres, and this will be effective in bridging the gaps that might exist between the various cadres of employees. Finally, he should be an effective team player. This will be necessary because such a role entails a leader’s core belief that they are no better than those whom they lead.
- TYPES OF SUPERVISION.
Firstly there is one-to-one supervision. It entails the use of a manager and takes place in certain places. It is effective since it is timely. Secondly, there is group supervision. This is where you use the services of a facilitator who stands in as the supervisor. Thirdly there is shared supervision. This is where the responsibility to supervise is equally shared out in the group. The difference here is that the supervisor can provide specific guidance on a particular area. Finally, there is professional supervision. This method allows individual observers to grow professionally in their respective fields.
- WAYS TO OVERCOME RESISTANCE TO CHANGE
Firstly, it is important to be inclusive in decision making. When everybody in an institution participates in the decision-making process, they are more likely to accept the changes. Secondly, it is imperative to appreciate everyone’s input in an institution, and this will lead to the identification of the root cause of resistance.
PART II
- FEATURES AND OBJECTIVES OF LEADERS IN POLICE ORGANIZATIONS
Competency-driven. They are keen on competency, which essentially defines the police sector. They are also result-oriented. They always are keen on delivering on the objectives. They are team players. The Police Service is an institution that involves a lot of teamwork and coordination.
- PROS AND CONS OF DISCRETIONARY DECISION MAKING
Discretionary decision making connotes the power to make choices between alternative courses of action. One advantage of this form of decision making is that it creates an institution or government that is flexible. A disadvantage of using a discretionary system of decision making is that it leaves too much room for impunity and corruption.
- CHALLENGES THAT CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS FACE.
One major challenge that the Criminal justice system faces is a lack of sufficient evidence. This has led to improper convictions and acquittals. Additionally, there is a lack of adequate funds. This results in shoddy investigations hence weak prosecution cases.
- FEATURES OF UNIT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS USED IN PRISONS.
One feature of this is that it has been instrumental in identifying detainees eligible for parole and new detainees. This has been instrumental in keeping track of the prison population.