Reference no: EM131073159

Part 1:

1. Is Warden Carey's vision realistic? What do you believe are the significant obstacle he faces in believe are the significant obstacle he faces in changing the cultural expectations of the treatment staff in the prison?

2. Who are the stakeholders, both internal and external, who might have a vested interest in Werden Carey's vision for integrated treatment services? Are some of these stakeholders more relevant than other stakeholders? If there are some significant stakeholders? If there are some significant stakeholders, what will Warden Carey need to go to get them to agree with this vision?

3. What specific values are present in Warden Carey's vision for integrated treatment services? What are the values of the treatment personnel in the prison? How are the value of as Warden Carey's vision different from the values of the treatment staff in the prison? Can competing values be reconciled in this scenario? Is so, how? If not, why not?

Part 2:

1. What are some strategies you would propose to the warden to address the apparent conflict that exists among the competing cultures within the prison on this issue of access to the courts?

2. Identify the competing cultures in this scenario. What is both positive and problematic i about viewing prisons as places where there are competing cultures?

3. What values are implicitly or explicitly being portrayed among the different prison cultures in the scenario? Are there any "right" or "wrong" values in this scenario in relation to the different prison cultures?

Part 3:

1. What balance should exist between correctional leaders and politicians and political groups? What are the competing concerns among these groups, and why are they relevant to effective correctional leadership?

2. What are the consequences of viewing a correctional union as "the problem" in the political process? Do union and correctional leader relations have to be strained? Suggest a proactive approach to dealing with correctional unions.

3. Why is fear a crippling factor for correctional leadership? Discuss the effects of being afraid to lead within correctional organizations. Describe positive ways that fear can be addressed by correctional leaders.