Discussions
Discussion 1
“Management and Leadership and Practical Reflection” Please respond to the following:
Stojkovic, our textbook author, identifies both management and leadership as process. For this discussion, research and report on the differences between management and leadership. How do these differences influence professionals in criminal justice organizations?
Discussion 2
“Effective Communication and Practical Reflection” Please respond to the following:
Effective communication is essential for successful police professionals and law enforcement organizations. Discuss the historical development of communication technologies and explain any pros and/or cons of these technological advances.
Discussion 3
“Motivation of Personnel and Practical Reflection” Please respond to the following:
- In this week’s discussion, answer the following questions… What is motivation? What factors must be considered in maximizing productivity? What are the various theories of motivation?
- From the e-Activity titled “How Mass Media Influences our Society” discuss two or three ways mass media influence you and others you know. Explain two or three reasons or ways in which mass media impact us. (Cite any sources you referenced.)
- Debate It – take a position on this statement: Media cause individuals to develop negative and unrealistic body images. Support your views with two or three reasons and / or examples. (Cite any sources you referenced.)
- Discuss one or two conflicting issues involving the view that video games encourage sexist behavior.
Discussion 1
“Do Media influence Society?” Please respond to the following:
Debate It – Take a position on the statement: American Values are shaped by the mass media. Support your views with two or three reasons and / or examples.
Discussion 2
“Do Media Distort Representations of Islam and Arab Cultures?” Please respond to the following:
Debate It – Take a position on this statement: The news media’s depiction of Muslims negatively effects the way American Muslims are viewed in society. Support your views with two or three reasons and / or examples. (Cite any sources you referenced.)
Discussion 1
“Body Image” Please respond to the following:
Debate It – take a position on this statement: Males and females are both targeted about body image to the same extent by advertisers. Support your views with one or two reasons and / or examples. (Cite any sources you referenced.)
Discussion 2
“Do Video Games Encourage Sexist Behavior?” Please respond to the following:
Debate It – Take a position on this statement: Violent video games encourage sexist behavior in adolescent and adult men. Support your views with two or three reasons and / or examples. (Cite any sources you referenced.)
Discussion 1
“Influence of Video Games on Violent Behavior” Please respond to the following:
Discuss one or two conflicting issues involving the view that video games encourage violent behavior.
