...profile surprise you? Why or why not? After seeing the results of the personality spectrum I was not surprised at all it said I was organized which in fact I am very organized, you see I am very organized especially with work and school. However, I am organized but I just don’t organize my time very well I have learned that during this 9 weeks. Which means I need to work on a great deal not sure how to achieve that Being organized helps me keep my school thing all in the right place. The next high score was the giver which explains why I am such a giving person. How can you alter your study techniques to take advantage of your particular abilities and skills as determined by the personality spectrum? I have plans to stay organized and perhaps get even more organized. By staying organized it will help me to stay organized with my work and school. I have started making charts and checklists to keep myself ahead in my school work and at least a week ahead with work. I think my doing this it will help me to eliminate stress and make sure I complete my school work completely. I have all so decided I will start to organize my time much better for when I do not stay structured I notice that I make careless mistakes and forget to complete some or part of my assignments at school or at work. How can knowing your skills and abilities indicated on the personality spectrum help you adapt your study habits? Knowing that I am an individual that can get more accomplished by being...
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...Models of Organized Crime Executive Summary CJA 384 October 16, 2011 University of Phoenix Models of Organized Crime Organized crime has different levels involved for establishing concept and operation for existence. To understand organized crime defined as criminal acts done deliberately and intentionally for obtaining profit through illegal activities is the main premise. The structure for accomplishing is determined through a system involving individuals who understand their place within a criminal organization. This paper will discuss models for patron client and bureaucratic regarding criminal organizations. Models for organized crime will be discussed discovering similarities and differences involving structure within an organization and establish importance for understanding organized crime using either the patron-client or bureaucratic model. Organized crime as constituted is composed of two basic models patron-client and bureaucratic. Patron client organization is an association of criminal patrons linking trade information through political and government leaders establishing a network connection for the principle benefiting an organization both economically and politically. The patron client system is structured using a chain of command involving one main leader, an underboss, an advisor, captains, and workers. Instructions within this organization are passed down in a vertical direction starting from the top with the main boss and the underboss...
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...Course Materials Lyman, M. D., & Potter, G. W. (2007). Organized crime (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall. Mallory, S. L. (2007). Understanding organized crime. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. All electronic materials are available on the student website. |Week One: Understanding Organized Crime | | |Details |Due |Points | |Objectives |1.1 Define organized crime. |Thurs | 2 | | |1.2 Compare the various models that explain the structure of organized crime |Sat | | | |groups. | | | | |1.3 Describe the attributes of organized crime and its common behavioral | | | | |categories. | | | |Readings |Read the Week One Read Me First. | | | | |Read Ch. 1 of Organized Crime. | | | | ...
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...Imagine yourself being the president of the United States of America. Do you want to be in those shoes? What traits do you see a good president having? In today’s society having this job isn’t going to be easy. This is the job for me because I’m a good leader, I’m honest, and I’m well organized. Vote me for president! First, I’m a good leader. A leader must be strong-minded, understanding, patient, and focused. Having a president with great leadership is what everyone wants for our society today. As a leader it is difficult to please everyone, you need to know how to guide and inspire people just like you might at your work. It also comes with negative effects that can discourage everyone. As has been the caption for the volleyball team for years, I can relate that everyone isn’t going to agree or even think the same, but if you show them and prove to them they will start respecting you more than what they did. Being a leader you will learn to listen and deal with the negatives. When voting for president choose someone with confidence and who can lead our country....
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...Study on pricing strategies for FMCG products in organized retail stores Introdction: Pricing of a product and services means price differentiation is one of the most vital element of the Marketing mix, as it is the key factor or organizations for generation turnover for them. Past records say prices were determined by forces of demand and supply i.e. consumers and producers and that is the leading aspect of most of the economies in many countries. Now alike many other things, development, growth and education of consumers has reshaped the pricing panorama. Thus the pricing the FMCG product has become more multifaceted with rise of retail stores. Like traditional pricing the pricing for FMCG in organized retail stores is also difficult and must reflect the supply and demand connection. While developing pricing strategies for FMCG products in organized retail stores, it is more important to realize that it is an unspoken relationship between price and value for FMCG products. General tendency of consumers that they wish to pay more for Luxury products than economy products. Traditionally, pricing was about finding costs, how many consumers is willingness to buy your products at set price, taking in to consideration the competition, pricing, and then setting price. The organized retail stores has made pricing very competitive for FMCG products. In organized retail stores pricing for FMCG is more important and different from historical pricing coz availability of other...
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...Social Organized Crime Perspective One’s background, family, neighborhood, associates, and desire for money are reasons why one might become part of organized crime. Social institution will be defined and examine for its relationship to organized crime. Theories have been developed as to why there is organized crime. This paper will take a look at some of these theories and how they apply to organized crime and criminal behavior. Social Institution Social institution is a group of individuals joining or working together to obtain a common goal. These social organizations could be churches, schools, factories, and non-profit organizations. Organized crime can be looked at as a social organization due to the fact that in many instances the group uses members of the community to sell their product, furnish needed services, and be the consumer. An example of an organized crime organization that could be considered a social institution is gangs, prostitution rings, and drug rings. A social institution does not have to be a legitimate organization. Alien Conspiracy Theory One of the most common theories is the alien conspiracy theory. This theory explains the presence of organized crime is in the United States because it was brought here by immigrants (Lyman, 2007). The Sicilian and Russians are the two favorite. By placing the blame on outsiders or the influence of outsiders, people can make themselves believe that it is not their fault and organized crime...
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...Social Influence of Crime Stu Dent CJA/384 28 October 2012 T. Cher Social Influence of Crime Organized crime has been a research topic in criminal justice for many reasons. It appeals to researchers because of the variables that are involved in defining why organized crime exists and how it has been as successful as it has been. With all of this research comes a series of theories on how organized crime works and how society can benefit from understanding these concepts. Reviewing and defining a few of these theories will assist in understanding theories of organized crime. Among the foundation of organized crime is the idea that it is a social institution. Common examples of a social institution include schools, churches, sporting leagues and the work place. These are institutions that allow for social gathering and influence. However, a social institution can be defined as more than that. It does not have to be an actual building or infrastructure to physically gather in. Instead, a social institution is a set of social norms that establish the collective value of the society. It is not just the place to be social, but also the ideas that bond the group together and create that environment (Walker, 2011). In keeping with this idea, social institution has had a large impact on organized crime. In some ways, this social institution has created the environment for organized crime to grow and be successful. For example, the prohibition of alcohol in the early 1900s is a form...
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...Do you ever find yourself being distracted and not being committed to your homework when you get home or wait until the last minute to get started on your work? I will be focusing on procrastination, organization, faith and attempting to improve on my skills in basketball. These four elements will help me to get a lot more free time and to be less stressful. Being less stressful will end in a much happier calm and relaxed person and not someone who always feels rushed to get things done. I will be able to focus on the important things and not the rushed things. Procrastination is an issue when it comes to me because I always hold homework off until the last minute. If I try not to procrastinate this year I will do a lot better in keeping...
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...Organized sports play a vital role in the development of a child’s life. The purpose of my essay is to explain why organized sports is essential to a child’s life and will teach them valuable lessons in leadership, teamwork, and discipline giving them a better chance to avoid pitfalls in life and groom them for success. Through my life experiences and statistics I will explain why organized sports not only develop a child’s life, but also are instrumental in so many other ways that the reward far outweighs the risk. There are many arguments that organized sports at an early age can injure a child, and makes many of parents nervous and uneasy. While the evidence supported in the statistics of Boston Children’s Hospital state that 20% of all children that participate in sports will receive some kind of sports injury, it states that 60% of these occur in practice and are only mild strains or sprains. The research also shows that children are more likely to hurt themselves in everyday activity, and these injuries are more serious than those that occur in organized sports. I can attest that all injuries I had in sports were minor, and the main injury that prevented me from continuing to play came as a result of falling on a slippery pavement, and not while engaging in sports. Organized sports have been proven to develop leadership in individuals. I feel that without sports I would not have developed into the leader I am in the corporate world. For example playing football...
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...crimes done by professionals in their professional occupation. State Authority Occupational Crime, these are crimes by officials through the authority of the office. This category of crimes is restricted to those holding public office and their employees. Accepting bribes in return for political favors would be an example in this category. 3. What is pilferage? Why do people engage in this activity? Theft, e.g. shoplifting or theft from workplace. Reasons range from simple dishonesty, wanting /needing something they can't afford, taking to sell on for profit. 4. What is organized crime? What typical activities are included in organized crime? Organized crime is a category of transnational, national, or local groupings of highly centralized enterprises run by criminals. For example, Drug trafficking 5. What is a public order crime? Give at least one example of a public order crime in your answer. In criminology, public-order crime is defined by Siegel (2004) as "crime which involves acts that interfere with the operations of society and the ability of people to function efficiently” Critical Thinking Questions 1. Why do you think society and the media focus on street crimes rather...
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...Controlling Organized Crime * In this paper I am going to discuss identify the problems presented and the various relationships established by organized crime. Describe the legal limitations associated with combating organized crime, including a critique of major federal laws and strategies that support this effort. Suggest a realistic solution to control organized crime by discussing and evaluating the effectiveness of organized crime prosecutions. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * There are several problems surrounding organized crime. This first matter would be defining organized crime; the number one question is who and why people get involved in organized crimes, and how the organized crime can be controlled and/or stopped. Although there is a lot of support from the public through their support of many of the illegal goods, and services, and then the communities expect law enforcement to keep up and control the organized crime, but how can they when the people of the community support them by buying their goods. Some of the citizen of the United States thinks that organized crime can’t be stopped, but it should be controlled a little bit closer because it has a big impact on organized crime and are business more than what people think it does. There is a big lack of agreement around the term organized crime , this makes a lot...
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...Models of Organized Crime Executive Summary Sandra Haynesworth CJA/384 05-18-2012 University of Phoenix Models of Organized Crime Executive Summary Gangs much resemble organized crime in that they include a group of closely related people that commit routine crimes against society. Early scholars noted that gangs arose much around the same time that organized crime did in the United States, and that gang members have often contributed to a "disproportionate level of crime in society" (Krohn, et al. 2003). Gang members are often more involved in delinquency than other youth organizations, but also more likely to be comprised of younger members of society than members of organized crime (Krohn, et al. 2003)." All criminal organizational models consist of similarities and differences but the main purpose is to benefit law enforcement, researchers, society, and professionals with a better understanding of how criminal organizations develop domestically and internationally. Models are based on supporting research, statistics, facts, and convincing arguments that have been gathered by professional psychologists, sociologists, and criminologists. Information presented focuses on organizational structure, purpose and cause, members, and clientele. In addition, each model incorporates unique features that are detail specific. The models presented are tools that provide answers to questions, offer an explanation to why individuals engage in illegal activity, how criminal organizations...
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...the needs of others above my own. As a manager, this means that when a shady situation comes up, I can and will take the moral choice quickly. There would be no dilly-dallying on whether or not the benefits outweigh the risks. But this also means that I would have a low tolerance for employees that walk near or sometimes over the unethical line. 2) Organized – I like to have my work organized in a way that is conducive to ease of access. Papers and documents should be filed away methodically. This makes it easier to find and do things, at least in comparison to just having things strewn about in a haphazard manner. As a manager, this will allow me to respond as quickly as possible whenever an employee has any problems or questions. In addition, it would also allow me to be properly focused on each individual employee, and thus more able to manage their goals and performance levels. 3) Empathetic – I can easily get along with people, and I am a good listener. As a manager, this will allow me to be more approachable, so employees won’t have any issues or hesitation when coming to me with a question. This will also help foster a more positive work environment on a daily basis. When everyone in a workplace is able to put up with each other every day, stress levels can be reduced and motivation boosted. 4) Dependable – I like to be punctual and present, and I consider myself to be reliable. I make an effort not to half-ass anything. As a manager, this allows employees to be able...
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...The way I would explain learning would be that learning is taking in the world around you and finding understanding as well as opening yourself to new experiences and possibility. Since I started this class my view on learning has changed because I now have a better understanding of how I learn and what I need to do to become a better student. My first thought of learning was very narrow and I didn’t realize that it was more complex than I ever thought, but after going through this course, reading the material and doing the assignments I have a better understanding and a more open view of the world. My learning patterns are Sequance-29, Precision-24, Technical reasoning-19, confluence-19. I have a very organized way of learning, I like making list and sticking to them. When I’m learning my sequence is used first, I put the tasks in order, make a list of what needs to be done and make sure I have everything written down before I start. The next thing I do is examine and identify what is excerpted from me to do so I can get it done the right way; this is where my precision takes over. After I have my lists done and I know what needs to be done I start brainstorming different ideas and try different ways to put my ideas together, this is the part where I use my technical reasoning and confluence to put my assignments together. When I’m done putting things together I review my work a few times and make the needed changes, my precision and technical reasoning at work once again...
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...Controlling Organized Crime Paper CJA/384 May 3, 2015 Controlling Organized Crime Organized crime occurs in the United States of America and abroad. “It is hard to think that our country, which is so full of opportunities, has people that would seek to use those opportunities improperly to create illegal ends” (Williams, 2014). Crime is part of our social order. It would be naïve to think that citizens could be completely free of wrongdoing. “The consequences of these criminals and their actions can be detrimental to the overall well being of the general populace by introducing negative elements into the greater whole of society” (Williams, 2014). Crime is based on the opinion and the actions of individuals. Some see their actions as good and some as bad. When an individual commits negative acts that are crimes but doesn’t see their acts as criminal we have a problem. Crime is based on the actions of the individuals. While the mafia is the most known organized crime group there are also urban street gangs, Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs, the Russian Mafia, the Japanese Yakuza, the Chinese Mafia, the Columbian cartels and many others (Williams, 2014). Organized crime group’s objective is to fill a demand for an item or service that cannot be done legally. Some of these objectives are the sale of drugs or alcohol, sexual exploitation, insider trading, racketeering, credit card fraud, etc (Williams, 2014). Problems “Although most issues related to social control or moral regulation...
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