Alderfer's Erg Theory

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Policing in America underwent a major paradigm shift in the way that law enforcement was carried out – this shift was known as a shift from the Political Era to the Professional (Reform) Era (Roberg, Novak, Cordner, & Smith, 2015). This switch in eras happened in the United States during a period branded as the Progressive Era, when many “types of problems … began to be addressed not only in the public sector but also in private enterprise” (Roberg et al., 2015, p. 41). This movement affected the United States and the American life since it functioned on the ideas that there should be “(1) honest and efficiency in government, (2) more authority for public officials (and less for politicians), and (3) the use of experts to respond to specific

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The concerns for administrators in the future begin with Homeland security. Society is progressing into more meaningful dialogue surrounding individual rights versus public safety. The client-oriented services are still the focal point as we move into the next century. Programs in the criminal justice field are pushing towards neighborhood policing as well as courts and corrections community programs. The public is more concerned with their quality of life, crime prevention and more accountability to specific community needs. In the future criminal justice, administrators will still be tasked with continued domestic tranquility and assuring that all individual is allowed their liberties outlined in the Preamble to the Constitution. However

The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 is the largest most encompassing Criminal Act to have ever been passed in United States History. The act not only addressed criminal activities it also allowed for 9.7 billion dollars to be spent on prisons, 6.1 billion dollars to be spent on crime prevention programs, 2.6 billion dollars to fund DEA, INS, and other Justice Department entities. Obtained valuable input from experienced police officers as well as made a way for 100,000 new police officers to be hired nationwide. The Act also addressed issues regarding the governments dealing with those who committee crimes but are not in the United States legally. To understand how an Act this massive is able to pass into law this paper explores both the pre-decision and decision process which lead to adoption this Federal Act.

Law enforcement agencies in the United States reliance on the paramilitary structure model of the industrial and manufacturing era has become increasingly outdated and ineffective (Batts, Smoot, & Scrivner, 2012). Despite the change law enforcement agencies remain slow to adapt to

It is through the Criminal Justice System’s close collaborations with like-minded agencies such as the Police, Prison and Courts Services, that the public’s concerns and worries are resolved, in order to bring about justice in our communities (Cavadino and Dignan, 2007 as cited in Fox, 2014). With that in mind and out of the way, this essay will aim to explore some of the strengths and weaknesses, which are prominent within the Criminal Justice System. To do this successfully, the Police and the Courts Service will be the key agencies that will be explored in relation to the key Models that shape the whole Criminal Justice System. These Models were founded by Herbert L. Packer (1968) and Michael King (1981).

Part 1: Nature, Extent, Impact of Crime Policy on Crime & the Administration of Justice in the U.S.

I enjoyed reading your post. I like how you apply the components of Alderfer's ERG Theory into real life scenarios. I also agree that this theory is most effective for motivation in today's health care organizations. The existence component is important because workers will be more motivated to complete a task if they feel safe in the workplace and that the organization care about the employees' working conditions. I also agree that without fulfilling the basic need to eat or drink during the day while working would lead to decrease in efficiency since we need to fuel our bodies to get the task done. In regards to the relatedness factor, I like how you point out that without a sense of belonging in the organization this would lead to a lack