Public Services
In this assignment I am going to investigate and learn about the range of leadership styles that are used by the public services. I will use relevant case studies and decide the different types of leadership styles that exist and I will comment on their advantages and disadvantages.
The dictionary definition of leadership is ‘Rules, guides or inspires others.’
The Oxford English Dictionary definition of leadership is: [1]
"The action of leading a group of people or an organization, or the ability to do this." Leadership Styles used in the Public Services AUTHORITARIAN: This style is also know as Autocratic Leadership, it is a dictatorial method of leading, low concern for followers and high emphasis on task, typically reinforced with threat, punishment, and often ruthless exploitation of workers, who have little or no freedom to resist or desert. This style is used when the leader dictates policies and procedures, decides what goals are to be achieved, and directs and controls all activities without any meaningful participation by the employees.
Saddam Hussein [2]
Saddam Hussein [2]
Saddam Hussein is a very good example of an autocratic leader as people never questioned and did exactly what he said.
Controlled bomb explosion at Staines Park
Example of an autocratic leadership style: Surrey Police and a specialist bomb disposal team arrived on the scene after the suspicious device was found at 3.30pm A specialist Explosive Ordinance Disposal team took the shell to Lammas Park in Staines. The park was evacuated before a controlled explosion was carried out on the shell at 7.30pm. The blast could be heard from miles around, according to residents. See More. [3]
Staines Park [11]
Staines Park [11]
Advantages
It maintains order and discipline, allows public services to be deployed quickly and efficiently. It allows young and inexperienced recruits to know what to do and when to do it. It allows large-scale coordination with other shifts or units,
The dictionary definition of leadership is ‘Rules, guides or inspires others.’
The Oxford English Dictionary definition of leadership is: [1]
"The action of leading a group of people or an organization, or the ability to do this." Leadership Styles used in the Public Services AUTHORITARIAN: This style is also know as Autocratic Leadership, it is a dictatorial method of leading, low concern for followers and high emphasis on task, typically reinforced with threat, punishment, and often ruthless exploitation of workers, who have little or no freedom to resist or desert. This style is used when the leader dictates policies and procedures, decides what goals are to be achieved, and directs and controls all activities without any meaningful participation by the employees.
Saddam Hussein [2]
Saddam Hussein [2]
Saddam Hussein is a very good example of an autocratic leader as people never questioned and did exactly what he said.
Controlled bomb explosion at Staines Park
Example of an autocratic leadership style: Surrey Police and a specialist bomb disposal team arrived on the scene after the suspicious device was found at 3.30pm A specialist Explosive Ordinance Disposal team took the shell to Lammas Park in Staines. The park was evacuated before a controlled explosion was carried out on the shell at 7.30pm. The blast could be heard from miles around, according to residents. See More. [3]
Staines Park [11]
Staines Park [11]
Advantages
It maintains order and discipline, allows public services to be deployed quickly and efficiently. It allows young and inexperienced recruits to know what to do and when to do it. It allows large-scale coordination with other shifts or units,