Course Title: Apply Principles and Practices of Management and Leadership in a Justice Environment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2010

Course Code: BUSM7804

Course Title: Apply Principles and Practices of Management and Leadership in a Justice Environment

School: 365T Global Studies, Soc Sci & Plng

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6077 - Advanced Diploma of Justice

Course Contact : Irene Pagliarella

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254581

Course Contact Email:irene.pagliarella@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 54

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

VBQU372 Apply Oral and Written Communication Skills in a Justice Environment

Course Description

This course covers the knowledge and skills required to deal effectively with the issues of management in a justice environment. It includes the theories, principles and practices of management.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VBQU374 Apply Principles and Practices of Management and Leadership in a Justice Environment

Element:

2. Analyse leadership styles employed in the justice environment

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Concepts of leadership are analysed.
2.2 Leadership styles in the justice environment are examined.
2.3 A range of leadership approaches to suit specific situations in the justice environment are analysed.

Element:

3. Explain the concepts and design of organisational structures and how it impacts on the coordination of workflow and resources in the justice environment

Performance Criteria:

3.1 The elements of an organisational structure are identified.
3.2 Methods of vertical and horizontal coordinations are examined and applied as appropriate.
environment.
3.3 Approaches to job design to achieve organisational goals are explained.

Element:

4. Identify organisational goals and objectives in a justice environment

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Organisational goals and objectives are clarified in accordance with the strategic direction of the justice organisation.
4.2 Linkages between organisational goals and objectives, and the responsibilities of relevant groups and individuals are established.
4.3 Expectations of groups and individuals are stated and explained by managers to build commitment to the justice organisation.

Element:

5. Analyse the requirements for managing work practices effectively in the justice environment

Performance Criteria:

5.1 The process of delegation is explained.
5.2 Current approaches to quality management in the justice environment are identified.
5.3 Changes to work practices and its effects are analysed.
5.4 Strategies for dealing with change to work practices in the justice environment are identified and implemented.
5.5 Risk management approaches to monitoring and evaluating work practices are identified and implemented.
5.6 Strategies for continual improvement of work practices are explained and implemented.

Element:

6. Examine the concept of teams and work groups for group effectiveness in the justice environment

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Types of teams and work groups in the justice environment are outlined.
6.2 Factors that influence the way team and work groups operate are explained.
6.3 Team and work group composition, size, norms and roles are identified for group effectiveness.
6.4 Processes for team and group development, functioning and cohesiveness are explained.
6.5 An appropriate model of team and group effectiveness is identified.

Element:

7. identify causes of conflict resolution and strategies for dealing with conflict in the justice environment

Performance Criteria:

7.1 Causes of conflict in the justice environment are identified.
7.2 Strategies for conflict resolution are identified and implemented.
7.3 Implementation of conflict resolution strategies are monitored and evaluated.

Element:

8. Plan, prioritise and complete workload in designated timeframe in the justice environment

Performance Criteria:

8.1 Appropriate goals that will meet personal, team and work group and organisational objectives are identified.
8.2 Designated time frame for a relevant workload in a justice environment is identified.
8.3 Factors affecting work load and resources are identified and appropriate action taken.
8.4 Strategies are developed and implemented to complete workloads within the designated timeframes in the justice environment.
8.5 Implementation of workload strategies are monitored and evaluated.

Element:

9. Plan and implement strategies to deal with stress in the justice environment

Performance Criteria:

9.1 The triggers and signs of stress are identified.
9.2 Strategies are developed and implemented to effectively deal with stress in the justice environment.
9.3 Implementation of stress management strategies are monitored and evaluated.

Element:

1. Analyse management theories and their impact on the role of management in the justice environment

Performance Criteria:

1.1 The process for effective communication is identified and analysed.
1.2 The barriers to effective communication are identified.
1.3 The role of communication in conflict resolution is outlined and its applications in the justice environment is analysed.
1.4 The steps for effective listening are outlined.
1.5 Active listening styles are identified and applied in a variety of justice environment.
1.6 Socio cultural factors impacting on communication pathways are analysed.


Learning Outcomes


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Details of Learning Activities

Students will participate in a variety of teaching methods including: lectures, tutorials, class discussion, seminar presentations, group/individual work on projects, audio-visual presentations, field excursions where applicable, on site visits, and interaction with individuals and groups within the criminal justice area


Teaching Schedule

Weekly 3 hour classes from the week commencing 12 July until the end of October. There will be a one week semester break in the first week of September.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


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Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

To be advised


Assessment Tasks

Students will be advised of the details of assessment early in the semester


Assessment Matrix

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