Rescuing Search and Rescue The core problem presented in the case would be the tension between the “Dirty Dozen and Old Guard” of the Jeep Patrol. When the Jeep Patrol and the Mountain Rescue Team started joining forces different aspect of each organization started become noticeable. The reluctant ways in the Jeep Patrol/Old Guards when it came to taking actions or making changes verses the organization making the service group more of a social group. Now, with the Mountain Rescue Team; their concern was getting out there and serving. Making sure they had the skills and technically know who to be as effective as possible. An example that shows the division of urgency within the group happen when a woman decided to take a snow ride in the
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Being that the majority of the group are of the Old Guard, there traditions have transcend into what seems the values of the group; social and leisure time. Give that the Old Guards have seniority and outnumber the Dirty Dozen, it is hard to make effective decision making. When you constantly have one group heavily against change in the organization who hold the majority factor, it makes it extremely difficult to bring any positive impact …show more content…
They did not have the man power to swing votes if they were not in the commander position and also it made it harder or less of a chance to become a commander. When trying to make changes beforehand, they were constantly meet with opposition but they were able to come up with different ways to get things done; even if it meant paying out of their own pockets. As the leader under Alan Wakefield, his major move was to change the name of the organization to create cohesiveness amongst its members. Hoping that no one would feel at odds with another but in turn tension between the two groups heighten. The Old Guards felt as if their identity was taken away, making the group less connected and even supportive of each other (example John not receiving any back up when rescuing the father and son). Ultimately these actions lead to the dismembering of the group by Utah’s Sheriff
Being that the majority of the group are of the Old Guard, there traditions have transcend into what seems the values of the group; social and leisure time. Give that the Old Guards have seniority and outnumber the Dirty Dozen, it is hard to make effective decision making. When you constantly have one group heavily against change in the organization who hold the majority factor, it makes it extremely difficult to bring any positive impact …show more content…
They did not have the man power to swing votes if they were not in the commander position and also it made it harder or less of a chance to become a commander. When trying to make changes beforehand, they were constantly meet with opposition but they were able to come up with different ways to get things done; even if it meant paying out of their own pockets. As the leader under Alan Wakefield, his major move was to change the name of the organization to create cohesiveness amongst its members. Hoping that no one would feel at odds with another but in turn tension between the two groups heighten. The Old Guards felt as if their identity was taken away, making the group less connected and even supportive of each other (example John not receiving any back up when rescuing the father and son). Ultimately these actions lead to the dismembering of the group by Utah’s Sheriff