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the organization is working according to the vision, peo‐ ple perceive the organization as going well. The mission is the overall purpose of the organization and is used to help describe organizations to those outside of it, such as community members. The mission may be a statement or a list of goals to be accomplished (Ivancevich, Donnelly, & Gibson, 1989). A correctional institution’s mission may include statements regarding protecting the public, sta� members, and inmates; providing oppor‐ tunities for rehabilitation; and assisting in reintegrating o�enders into society once they are released. A common mission statement in police departments may include phrases that support public safety, working with citizens and the community, and reducing crime. For example, the Atlanta Police Department in Georgia states that their mission is to “create a safer Atlanta by reducing crime, ensuring the safety of our citizens and building trust in partnership with our community” (Atlanta Police Department, n.d., para. 1).

The values held in an organization are considered priori‐ ties. They incorporate aspects of the vision and the mis‐ sion to focus the activities of an organization. The values are determined by the culture of the organization. In policing, the culture tends to revolve around providing services, controlling crime, and increasing public safety. There are strict policies and procedures to be followed in carrying out the activities of the policing agency. O�cers’

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