Author: chris

knowledge of psychology

The book is http://books.google.com/books?id=UnF9JhxbMVoC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false

How do you envision your knowledge of psychology contributing to your future success?

Crime Analysis

The following are year-end figures for your jurisdiction. Prepare a report for your police chief that accurately depicts the crime data provided. Then on a separate page, respond to the questions below in essay form.

(Make sure you include headings that properly identify your agency, which you can make up. Do not forget to calculate the percentage of change.)

* In 2009 there were 15 homicides, and in 2010 there were 21.

* In 2009 there were 23 forcible rapes, and in 2010 there were 19.

* In 2009 there were 55 robberies, and in 2010 there were 79.

* In 2009 there were 85 aggravated assaults, and in 2010 there were 115.

* In 2009 there were 125 burglaries, and in 2010 there were 138.

* In 2009 there were 103 motor vehicle thefts, and in 2010 there were 103.

* In 2009 there were 35 larcenies, and in 2010 there were 38.

Essay Questions

In a short paragraph, explain what you believe the crime trend is for this jurisdiction.
What information is missing that might explain some of the increases?
What crime(s) is (are) staying the same?
What crimes should be analyzed a little closer in the hopes of finding a trend? What would you try to identify? Would this be a tactical, administrative, or strategic analysis?
Are the crimes above Part I or Part II crimes? Explain the differences between the two types.

Security Threat Groups/Gangs In Prison

Research the following Security Threat Groups/Gangs: The Aryan Brotherhood, Black Guerilla Family, The Folk Nation, The Mexican Mafia, and MS 13. Provide an overview of each gang, focusing on the specific impact of these groups on the correctional system. Be sure to explain the following for each gang:

Where the gang originated and who its founder was
What its basic beliefs and mission are
The prisons where it is the strongest and weakest (geographically)
Whether it is growing or in decline
The criminal activities that the gang is involved in within the prison system
At least one example to illustrate how dangerous it is in the prison system
Conclude your paper with a comparative analysis of these gangs. What similarities and differences exist between them in regard to mission, threat level and criminal activity? You must use at least five references, including your course text. In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:

Individual Reflection on Group Experience

 

Group work is an important skill in today’s workplace whether it’s virtual groups or face-to-face. In this class you will be sharpening your group work skill; much of your coursework will be done collaboratively and virtually. This individual assignment will give you the opportunity to reflect on your group experience and connect it to concepts and theories presented in the course.  You are asked to describe how your group/team evolved over the term of the course including:

  • What were the dynamics that occurred between the members and within the group?
  •  How do they compare to the textbook description of group dynamics?
  • What structure emerged for the group?
  •  How did your group’s process compare to the process described in the textbook?
  • Was there any conflict that may have arisen in your group?  No. How was it resolved?
  •  How does this compare to the process of conflict described in the textbook?
  • Did your group have a leader? Yes. If so, how were they chosen? The first person to contact everyone regarding the project so we allowed him to be the leader.
  • What communication issues did you encounter in your group?  No issues
  • How were the problems resolved? No problems

 

You are then asked to connect your experience with group dynamics concepts presented in the course to illustrate their relevance.  You are also asked to compare and contrast your intra-group conflict experience with techniques presented in the course. The reflection paper should be 10-15 pages in length and should include references to the textbook as well as at least 5 relevant journal articles.

evaluate the strategy that led to the merger or acquisition

1.For the corporation that has acquired another company, merged with another company, or been acquired by another company, evaluate the strategy that led to the merger or acquisition to determine whether or not this merger or acquisition was a wise choice. Justify your opinion. 2.For the corporation that has not been involved in any mergers or acquisitions, identify one (1) company that would be a profitable candidate for the corporation to acquire or merge with and explain why this company would be a profitable target. 3.For the corporation that operates internationally, briefly evaluate its international business-level strategy and international corporate-level strategy and make recommendations for improvement. 4.For the corporation that does not operate internationally, propose one business-level strategy and one corporate-level strategy that you would suggest the corporation consider. Justify your proposals.