Criminal Justice Administration

Criminal Justice Administration

Thinking Point and Question

• Faced with severe fiscal problems the State Legislature has been forced to furlough (lay-off) ten percent of its workforce.
• In addition to substantial security concerns, the Director of the State Department of Corrections must ensure the remaining employees in her agency are sufficiently motivated.
• Choose one of the motivation theories listed below as a guide, describe how you would advise the Director to develop a comprehensive employee motivation program

1. Need Theory
2. Theory X and Theory Y
3. Achievement-Power-Affiliation Theory
4. Expectancy Theory
5. Equity Theory
6. Theory Z