CJ 444 Unit 3 Assignment Dealing with the Economic Downturn CJ 444 Unit 3 Assignment Dealing with the Economic
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Reduction in Staff
The recent changes in the economic situation are impacting all governmental organizations,
including Criminal Justice agencies. In this Assignment you shall apply organizational planning,
theories of human motivation, proper ethical management decision making, compliance with
applicable law, while utilizing sound management practices that maintain operational
capabilities within the following scenario.
You are the Chief of a police organization that employees 115 sworn officers of various rank as
well as a civilian staff of 20 personnel. The City Council has informed you that due to the
economic situation you must reduce your sworn staff by 5 officers and one-half (10) of your
civilian staff must also face layoffs. In addition to the layoffs you will have no funds for new
programs and equipment. Also one of the civilian staff is married to your sister.
In a 3–5 page paper, develop a plan to implement these cuts in personnel/programs/equipment
and deal with the impact upon the organization.
Identify the ethical issues you will be confronted with involving the selection of personnel who
will be cut. What internal or external influences may be presented in the process? What means
will you use to maintain fairness during the process as well as in work distribution and
assignments of those who are retained?
Also in your paper, address possible effects on the organization regarding official corruption.
Identify at least two management methods required to maintain employee motivation,
organizational communications, and insure public safety.