Think About Our Prison Systems

question 29

Essay

Think about our prison systems. Many folks think the role of the prison system is to punish people who break the law, and that we should have more prisons to punish more people. But let's look at what happens to the average burglar. If (s)he is caught, (s)he will probably not go to trial for a year or two, and then is likely to get probation or a light sentence. If (s)he does go to prison, (s)he is unlikely to learn any useful skills and will meet other criminals who will probably not be good role models. Additionally, (s)he may not end up serving his or her entire sentence due to overcrowded conditions in prisons. Given what you know about operant learning principles, reinforcement, and punishment, critique the way our current prison system works and suggest some better ideas. Be sure to be specific about the principles that you have learned from our text.

Differentiate between ethical and unethical sales practices.

Recognize the legal boundaries of sales promotions and statements.

Identify the ethical considerations of reciprocity and tie-in sales practices.

Grasp the importance of ethical leadership and management actions in promoting ethical behavior within a sales force.

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Definitions:

Criticism

The expression of disapproval or analysis of the merits and faults of a work, action, or idea based on perceived mistakes or flaws.

Noncommittal Subject Line

An email subject line designed to be vague or not reveal the main purpose of the message.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that people are motivated to act in certain ways because they expect the outcome of their actions to achieve a desired goal.

Positive Incentives

Incentives designed to encourage and reinforce desirable behaviors by providing rewards or benefits.