Analyze behavioral theory as it relates to the supervision of criminal justice entities.
Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.
Write a 2–4-page paper (excluding title and reference pages) responding to the following:
Read the case study on pages 125–127 in Effective Police Supervision and apply critical thinking to construct persuasive arguments as to what you would you do if you were Sergeant Lou Maynard.
Use the questions at the end of the case study to help you construct your persuasive essay and be sure to address the following:
Describe the motivational issues that exist.
The basic need drives for each officer.
Assess your management style and how it relates to Theory X.
If your level of formal education,or the education of the officers, would be an obstacle.
Your viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained. Your writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful. Make sure the assessment allows for a continuous piece of writing that allows for a sustained viewpoint with logical order and organization.
For assistance with this assessment, refer to Chapter 4 of your text.
Note: This assessment will require outside research. Support your paper with at least three scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources may be included. Be sure to include citations for quotations and paraphrases with references in APA format and style where appropriate. You may consult the Online Library, the internet, the textbook, other course materials, and any other outside resources in supporting your task, using proper citations in APA formatting.
Directions
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assessment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:
Include a cover page and references page in 10–12 point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable)
Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained
Assessment should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.)
Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful
Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics
Appropriate citation style should be followed
You should also make sure to:
Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date
Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English
Use examples to support your discussion
Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cite within the body of your paper using APA format and citation style. For more information on APA guidelines, visit Academic Tools.