What are the challenges to understanding common behavior among people in complex environments?

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This chapter discusses the ability to study complex social systems based on a unique methodology of leadership and management. The authors begin by identifying some case studies that address the complexities in contemporary social systems for management (Jager & van der Vegt, 2015). An essential concept in the chapter is the relevance of social structures and norms. The introduction of new technology is possible via the spread of rumors in social networks. However, the authors identify that it is essential to manage such news to avoid any adverse outcomes. In sum, social complexity perspectives enable managers to determine the most effective social system based on a prediction model.

The initial step in managing social complex systems is to understand the interaction and relationship between people. Understanding such relationships is possible via experimentation on simulated artificial people. Managing this phenomenon is instrumental in understanding and appreciating the best simulation model that will deliver desirable outcomes (Jager & van der Vegt, 2015). It is imperative to assess leadership styles during this process to determine the relationship between management and leadership and complex systems. Timing and the dynamic influence process threatens the comprehension of complex systems. According to the article, various leadership activities may result in desirable outcomes during specific stages of interaction.

Serious gaming is a concept that authors use to train people for situations that are difficult to understand in reality. The article references the flight simulator as a method used to track and assess a person’s behavior over time. Additionally, the authors also proposed agent-based games to test management. Nonetheless, the authors propose a system in which typical behavior among people is manageable in different environments (Janssen, Wimmer, & Deljoo, 2015).

Question: What are the challenges to understanding common behavior among people in complex environments?

 

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Jager, W., & van der Vegt, G. (2015). Management of complex systems: Toward agent-based gaming for policy. In M. Janssen, M. A. Wimmer, & A. Deljoo (Eds.), Policy practice and digital science: Integrating complex systems, social simulation, and public administration in policy research (pp. 291-303). New York, NY: Springer.

Janssen, M., Wimmer, M. A., & Deljoo, A. (2015). Policy practice and digital science: Integrating complex systems, social simulation, and public administration in policy research. New York, NY: Springer.

Describe the chosen potential ethical issues.

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Wk 1 – Ethics and Boundaries Assignment Content

  1. Determine two potential ethical issues related to maintaining boundaries in the correctional setting.
    Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper on ethics and boundaries. Include the following:

    • Describe the chosen potential ethical issues.
    • Explain the effect of not maintaining proper boundaries in these situations.
    • Describe how you would handle these situations based on your own personal ethical code and the correctional code of ethics.

The American correctional Association expects of its members unfailing honesty, respect for the dignity and individuality of human beings and a commitment to professional and compassionate service. To this end, we subscribe to the following principles.

  • Members shall respect and protect the civil and legal rights of all individuals.
  • Members shall treat every professional situation with concern for the welfare of the individuals involved and with no intent to personal gain.
  • Members shall maintain relationships with colleagues to promote mutual respect within the profession and improve the quality of service.
  • Members shall make public criticism of their colleagues or their agencies only when warranted, verifiable, and constructive.
  • Members shall respect the importance of all disciplines within the criminal justice system and work to improve cooperation with each segment.
  • Members shall honor the public’s right to information and share information with the public to the extent permitted by law subject to individuals’ right to privacy.
  • Members shall respect and protect the right of the public to be safeguarded from criminal activity.
  • Members shall refrain from using their positions to secure personal privileges or advantages.
  • Members shall refrain from allowing personal interest to impair objectivity in the performance of duty while acting in an official capacity.
  • Members shall refrain from entering into any formal or informal activity or agreement which presents a conflict of interest or is inconsistent with the conscientious performance of duties.
  • Members shall refrain from accepting any gifts, services, or favors that is or appears to be improper or implies an obligation inconsistent with the free and objective exercise of professional duties.
  • Members shall clearly differentiate between personal views/statements and views/statements/positions made on behalf of the agency or Association.
  • Members shall report to appropriate authorities any corrupt or unethical behaviors in which there is sufficient evidence to justify review.
  • Members shall refrain from discriminating against any individual because of race, gender, creed, national origin, religious affiliation, age, disability, or any other type of prohibited discrimination.
  • Members shall preserve the integrity of private information; they shall refrain from seeking information on individuals beyond that which is necessary to implement responsibilities and perform their duties; members shall refrain from revealing nonpublic information unless expressly authorized to do so.
  • Members shall make all appointments, promotions, and dismissals in accordance with established civil service rules, applicable contract agreements, and individual merit, rather than furtherance of personal interests.
  • Members shall respect, promote, and contribute to a work place that is safe, healthy, and free of harassment in any form.

Describe how you personally relate to the theme, and include relevant quotes from the writing to support your paper.

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Assignment Content

  1. Write a 350- to 700-word paper that details your reaction to one of the fiction stories you read this week. This can be one of the assigned readings, or another short story. Include the following in your paper:
    • Explain the strategies you think the writer uses to convey a particular idea and what you think is the theme of the work.
    • Describe how you personally relate to the theme, and include relevant quotes from the writing to support your paper.
    • Answer the following questions in the paper to demonstrate your active, responsive reading:
    • What is one inference you may make from the story?
    • What impressions did you have as you read the story the first time? Were there any particular portions of the reading that you marked as you read them the second time? Why?
    • For whom do you think the author was writing this story and to what purpose?
    • Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.
      Submit your assignment.

respond to at least two of your peers. Those responses must be a minimum of 100 words each. 

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African American women are rarely recognized as leaders so we want to bring these women back into history. Of course, we must define what a leader is. Select one leader to write on, but since there are so few, it is quite possible that some of you may choose the same person. The focus of this essay is the period from 1877 through World War II. You must use at least one source from the APUS library or the course bibliography. You may also search online, but if you do, you must use credible sources only (Wikipedia, About.com, blogs etc are not credible sources, for example).  The following links can help you determine which sources are credible or non-credible during your research: Credible vs non-credible sources, Getting Started With Research, Why I Shouldn’t Use Wikipedia and Identifying your Resources.

Remember that this is a formal essay of at least 300 words and you need an introduction (with a thesis statement), body, and conclusion. You are required to respond to at least two of your peers. Those responses must be a minimum of 100 words each.  You must cite and use at least one academic source.  Because students must respond, please post your essay as soon as possible.