Explain how the strategic management plan takes the needs

Prior to beginning work on this journal, review Chapter 3 in the textbook.

Many organizations within the field of criminal justice have begun utilizing techniques of strategic management in an effort to better address the needs of their stakeholders. The importance of strategic management and the careful and proper identification of stakeholder groups are never more salient than in law enforcement and correctional organizations. However, the tenets of strategic management are in use in nearly every facet of public and private enterprise.

After reviewing Chapter 3 in the textbook, think about your own current or previous place(s) of employment and examine the function of strategic management within the organization. In your journal, identify the organization and its stakeholders. Explain how the strategic management plan takes the needs and demands of those individuals and groups into consideration when preparing budgets. In addition, explain two ways that the identification of stakeholders has increased the effectiveness of the organization or improved public relations.

References:

Text

Doss, D. A., Guo, C., & Lee, J. Y. (2012). The business of criminal justice: A guide for theory and practice. Retrieved from https://www.vitalsource.com/

Chapter 2: Management and Leadership

Chapter 3: Strategic Management

Article

Moynihan, D. P. (2009). The response to Hurricane Katrina (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from http://irgc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Hurricane_Katrina_full_case_study_web.pdf

This article details the emergency response to Hurricane Katrina and highlights the breakdown in communication as a result of poor leadership and management.

Recommended Resources

Article

Garner, R. G. (2005). “SWOT” tactics: Basics for strategic planning. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, 74(11), 17-19. Retrieved from https://leb.fbi.gov/

The full-text version of this article is available through the EBSCOHost database in the Ashford University Library. This article contains information related to strategic planning and SWOT analysis that will assist you in the development of your Journal for this week.

Websites

MSCJ Professional Sources (Links to an external site.). (http://ashford-mscj.weebly.com/)

This resource site will provide assistance in researching additional sources for the assessments within this course.