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Exam 1 Directions
Exam 1 Directions
Write a brief essay (at least 200 words) for each of the questions below. You should cite information from your textbook (and other sources if you like) in your essay but do not quote your textbook (or other sources) word-for-word. The rubric used to evaluate the exam is presented in the course syllabus.
What is Organizational Behavior (OB) and why does it matter? Describe contemporary challenges and opportunities for the field of OB.
Compare and contrast different research methodologies used to study OB. What are strengths and weaknesses of each method?
Describe various kinds of diversity in organizations. What are different methods used by organizations to manage diversity?
Describe Hofstede’s framework for cultural values and provide examples for countries that are high and low for each element of this framework. Describe implications of this framework for OB.
Compare and contrast the constructs of personality and work-related attitudes? What are the practical implications for these constructs in contemporary organizations (i.e., how are they used to manage organizations)?
Choose 2 theories of work motivation. Describe each theory and discuss how it can be applied within an organization to motivate employees.
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Use Of Technology In Correctional Facilities
Use Of Technology In Correctional Facilities
Introduction
Technology has immensely been incorporated in almost every aspect of the contemporary human society, thanks to the enhanced efficiency and effectiveness for which it allows. Indeed, correctional facilities have not been left behind, with technology promising to play an immense role in enhancing the security and efficiency in the facilities. Currently, technology has been used in the development of puncture-resistant vests that ensure the safety of the correctional staff (Seiter, 2011). In addition, telemedicine has allowed off-site medical professionals make routine decisions pertaining to the care of prisoners using closed-circuit television, thereby lowering healthcare costs for prisons. In addition, biometric access tools have replaced grease pencils and phones used to track inmates at the Navy Brig (Carlson & Garrett, 2008). This system has enhanced the capacity to find inmates that violate prison rules and reduced routine communication between officers, unlike the old system. In addition, the National Institute of Justice has examined the utilization of automated telephone abuse monitoring systems with voice recognition alongside other checks (Seiter, 2011). This would allow for the prevention of illegal activities undertake via phone calls in correctional facilities.
The security of inmates is also an issue in correctional facilities. Mapping tools would assist in prison management through tracking medical information, disciplinary incidents and visitation patterns, identifying inmates’ personal information and managing escape and gang threats (Seiter, 2011). In this regard, CORMAP technology may be used in the future to identify inmates’ locations and incidents. It instantaneously displays all inmates’ information including incident patterns, security vulnerabilities, as well as weapons used, thereby safeguarding the security of both inmates and officers (Carlson & Garrett, 2008).
While technology comes with these benefits, it also introduces the problem of complexity of usage, especially considering that a large number of staff members are not conversant with the technological advancements (Carlson & Garrett, 2008). On the same note, there are issues pertaining to the cost and fact that a large number of these technologies are seen as substituting the staff.
References
Seiter, R. P. (2011). Corrections: An introduction (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Carlson, P. M., & Garrett, J. S. (2008). Prison and jail administration: Practice and theory. Sudbury, Mass: Jones and Bartlett Pub.