Political Environment Case Study

Organizational Behavior and Management/CJA444

In the scenario, "When Politics Trumps Policy," there are many ways that a person could respond. The new governor has just sent the all the individuals within the society a letter stating in effect that the general population's institution is not the "Ritz" and demanding that all "frivolous, namby-pamby programs teaching the ABCs and where cons learn how to hammer nails" cease immediately. He has asked for our written response, a plan for tightening security, and the implementation of tougher inmate programs within one month.

How should we respond? We are fully aware that the new governor has very little political knowledge and were only elected because of his previous stature in the...