Consider the following
scenario:
You are the chief of staff for
the state director of corrections, who has been in the position for almost
twenty years. He has always been effective, and has a very good reputation.
However, the department is going through many changes, including a tremendous
increase in the number of inmates, a new wave of gang violence in prisons, and
serious budget cuts.
People are whispering that
“the old man” may not still have it and that perhaps they need a
change of leadership. The state director asks you about your views. Although
you think his transactional style is past its time, you firmly believe he is an
able leader and the right person to lead the department through these difficult
times. You talk in general about changing leadership styles, and he asks you to
prepare a memo outlining your suggestions for modifying his leadership style.
Tasks:
Using the module reading and
the Argosy University online library resources, write a 4- to 6-page memo in a
Microsoft Word document. Consider the following discussion points:
·
Analyze and explain the
leadership theories most applicable to the modern corrections environment.
·
Identify and analyze
additional strategies and principles you would suggest for implementation by a
modern corrections leader.
Make sure to write in a clear,
concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate
representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling,
grammar, and punctuation. Include citations in text and at the end of the
document in the correct APA format.
Leadership theories most applicable
to the modern corrections environment.
