NCJ Number
15536
Date Published
1974
Length
219 pages
Annotation
USES ORGANIZATION THEORY, SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY AND JURISPRUDENCE TO ANALYZE THE DAILY ACTIVITIES OF A PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE AND OFFERS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REFORM.
Abstract
THE BOOK EXAMINES ORGANIZATIONAL PROBLEM SOLVING THAT AROSE FROM AMBIGUOUS TECHNOLOGY FOR DEALING WITH CRIME AND FROM AN UNPREDICTABLE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. THE PROBLEM SOLVING PATTERN THAT EMERGED WAS HIGHLY FLEXIBLE. ATTENTION IS PAID TO THE REASONS FOR FAILURE IN ADMINISTRATIVE ATTEMPTS TO MAKE PROSECUTORIAL DECISIONS MORE UNIFORM. THE BOOK ARGUES THAT CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM SHOULD SEEK PRIMARILY TO DEVELOP MEN AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT CHANGE, INNOVATE, AND LEARN IN A SUSTAINED RATHER THAN HAPHAZARD FASHION. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)