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Taylor & Francis Ltd Correctional Administration And Change Management 2010 Edition by Martha Henderson Hurley, Dena Hanley
Change is an inevitable part of any correctional institution, as new trends and initiatives constantly bombard the system. However, as budgetary constraints increasingly require correctional agencies to do more with less, a paradigm shift in the way they operate is imperative to ensure success. Correctional Administration and Change Management examines leadership, management, and organizational culture and how they apply to correctional agencies, enabling administrators to identify the changes that can be successfully implemented within the organizational context.The book begins by defining the construct of change management in corrections. It reviews management theory and discusses why change is so difficult in correctional environments. It also introduces the concept of organizational capacity and examines its importance. After providing this fundamental background as a starting point, the authors discuss:The role of administration and guidance in driving and implementing changeThe importance of effective communicationHow correctional leaders can improve communication channels within their organizationsInformation capital (the collection, access, and storage of facts and figures necessary for informed, data-driven decision making)The human element of change within the organizational context Choosing staff with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to manage and implement change initiativesProven strategies to improve correctional outcomesThe concept of evidence-based practice and its relevance within the correctional contextThe role of evaluation and outcome assessment in the process of improving correctional practiceCorrectional organizations struggle to keep abreast with the constant influx of change propagated by internal and external forces. Steeped in research, this volume highlights proven methods that can be utilized by any correctional organization to establish the capacity to adapt to change, and to make these changes successful.Learning objectives, key terms, discussion questions, references for additional reading, and web links appear throughout the book. Instructors have access to PowerPoint (R) lecture slides with graphics from the text. An accompanying solutions manual allows correctional administrators to work through current issues that their agency is faced with in each topical area, and instructors can use it as part of a management simulation program. Introduction to Change Management in Correctional OrganizationsChange ManagementWhy Is Change Difficult in Corrections?Organizational Theory and ChangeThe Management of ChangeManaging for Results in CorrectionsAdministration and GuidanceDistinguishing Leaders from ManagersRoles of the Leader/AdministratorCharacteristics of Effective LeadersWhat Is It That Effective Leaders Do When Trying to Initiate Change?CommunicationDefining CommunicationMethods of CommunicatingTeam BuildingCommunication and Change Management Success Obstacles to Effective CommunicationInformation CapitalDefinitionsComponents of Information CapitalTypes of Automated Management Information SystemsAdvantages of Strategic Information SystemsDisadvantages of Information TechnologyDiffering Levels of Management and InformationWhat Constitutes "Good" Information?Designing a Quality SystemWhat Does Quality Information Provide to LeadersExamples from the Field Human Resource CapitalAssessmentOrganizational CultureMethods for Investing in StaffEvidence-Based PracticeDefining Evidence-Based PracticeAdvantages of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in CorrectionsDisadvantages of EBP in Corrections Key Steps to Implementing EBPWhat Works to Reduce Crime?Eight Evidence-Based Principles of Effective InterventionsTurning Research into PracticeEvaluations and OutcomesDisadvantages and Advantages to Outcome-Based EvidenceDifference between Evaluation and Outcome MonitoringUtilizing ResultsEvaluability: A Major Concern ConclusionStep 1: AssessmentStep 2: Identify Mission, Goals, and ObjectivesStep 3: Effectively CommunicateStep 4: Enhance TechnologyStep 5: Invest in Human ResourcesAppendices