1st Edition

The Business of Criminal Justice A Guide for Theory and Practice

    268 Pages 25 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    268 Pages
    by Routledge

    This book represents the manifestation of a new presentation of old perspectives within the discipline of criminal justice. It contains practical considerations of rendering such decisions, it is expected to be an appropriate reference among practitioner personnel.

    Basic Concepts of Decision Making
    Learning Objectives
    Introduction to Decisions
    Qualitative versus Quantitative Decision Making
    Qualitative Method
    Quantitative Method
    Structured versus Unstructured Decision Making
    Levels of Decisions
    Risk Management
    Controllable Risk versus Uncontrollable Risk
    Management and Leadership
    Learning Objectives
    Concept of Management
    Controlling
    Coordinating
    Organizing
    Planning
    Leadership
    Vision and Direction
    Charismatic Leadership
    Motivation
    Influence
    Social Responsibility
    Decisions for Social Benefits
    Decisions for Organizational Benefits
    Strategic Management
    Learning Objectives
    Introduction
    Strategy
    Vision/Mission/Goals/Objectives
    Contingency Planning
    Organizational Distinctiveness
    Strategic Planning
    Market Considerations
    Market Concept
    Competition
    Market Forces
    Market Interaction
    Joint Ventures
    Strategic Alliances
    Partnerships
    Basic Concepts of Quality Management
    Learning Objectives
    Introduction
    Defining Quality
    Quality Management
    Controlling
    Coordinating
    Leading
    Organizing
    Planning
    Quality Paradigms
    Organizational Considerations
    Quality Assurance and Quality Control
    Quality Management Plan
    Quantitative and Qualitative Tools of Quality
    For-Profit and Nonprofit Concepts
    Basic Concepts of Operations Management
    Learning Objectives
    Introduction
    Organizational Processes and Service Design
    Process Improvement, Performance Evaluation, and Benchmarking
    Performance Evaluation and Best Practices
    Benchmarking
    For-Profit and Nonprofit Considerations
    Economics of Law Enforcement
    Learning Objectives
    Introduction
    Capitalism, Communism, Socialism, and Mixed Economy
    Economic Considerations in Law Enforcement
    Market Failure
    Law Enforcement as Public Good
    Coase Theorem
    Demand and Supply in Law Enforcement Market
    Equilibrium of Law Enforcement Market
    Changes in Demand and Supply of Law Enforcement Market
    Monopoly Market for Law Enforcement
    Competition in the Law Enforcement Market
    Cost Minimization and Economies of Scale
    Economic Analysis of Law Enforcement Policies
    Chewing Gum Market in Singapore
    Elasticity
    Supply Policy and Its Effects
    Demand Policy and Its Effects
    Consequences of Gum Ban Policy
    Implications for Markets for Addictive Substances
    Game Theory and Terrorism
    Game Theory
    Prisoners’ Dilemma
    Game-Theoretic Approach to Terrorism
    Mathematical Concepts
    Learning Objectives
    Introduction
    Significant Application Areas
    Inventories
    Economic Ordering Quantity Method
    Inventory Replenishment
    Safety Inventories
    Forecasting
    Strategic, Tactical, and Operational Considerations
    For-Profit and Nonprofit Considerations
    Financial Decisions of Law Enforcement
    Learning Objectives
    Introduction
    Types of Financial Decisions for Law Enforcement
    Financial Statement Analysis of Law Enforcement Agencies
    Three Perspectives of Money
    Value of Money in Different Time Horizons
    Earlier Value
    Later Value
    Earlier Value of Annuity
    Later Value of Annuity
    Perpetuity
    Law Enforcement Project Evaluation Techniques
    Net Present Value
    Profitability Index
    Internal Rate of Return
    Payback Period Rule
    Average Accounting Return
    Financial Market and Law Enforcement Agencies
    Municipal Bond and Its Price
    Budget Allocation of Law Enforcement Agencies
    Concepts of Marketing and Advertising
    Learning Objectives
    Introduction
    Marketing and Advertising Concepts
    Traditional versus Service Paradigms
    The Marketing Process
    Service Marketing Decisions
    Branding
    Evaluation
    Integrative Concepts and Project Management
    Learning Objectives
    Introduction
    Integration of Accounting, Budgeting, and Finance
    Integration of Life Cycles
    Integrating Economics and Decisions
    Integration of Project Management
    Epilogue: Final Comments Regarding
    the Criminal Justice System and
    Law Enforcement Organizations
    End Note
    Appendix A: Additional Essays and Commentaries
    Appendix B: Additional Essays and Commentaries
    Appendix C: Additional Essays and Commentaries
    Index

    Biography

    Daniel Adrian Doss, PhD, is an assistant professor with the University of West Alabama. He comes from a background of software engineering and analytical positions in both the defense and commercial industries.

    Chengqi Guo, PhD, is an assistant professor of computer information systems at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia. He has years of industrial experience in the areas of business consulting and IS analysis at a large state-owned company in China and Fortune 500 firms in the United States.

    Joo Young Lee, PhD, is an associate professor of finance and economics at the University of West Alabama. He has extensive experience as an educator, researcher, and financial manager.