“In a properly organized police department, the chief delegates authority for decision making to people at all levels within the organization” (Cordner, 2016, p 112). An authoritative individual, such as the chief, in a police division, who should admirably and broadly designate power to others so duties can be assigned and performed properly. In the case of the Rixton Police Department officers, the chief’s poor leadership.
Organizational Principles –
The Rixton Police Department is small and it seems that the chief no communication with his administrative staff to delegate authority to. “The authority-level principle is perhaps the most difficult principle of organization to put into effect. Weak command-level personnel and inept supervisors …show more content…
“The chain of command is an invaluable organizational tool because it establishes formal communication links” (Cordner, 2016, p 117). Chief Eager must make sure that his personnel are aware of this chart and know where to start when submitting requests, however, he must know where to start to give directive orders. However, the course of action stream down along the levels of leadership and responsibility streams up the. “In applying the chain of command to the organizing of a police department, a chief should consider the fact that there are various levels of management, each with somewhat different functions” (Cordner, 2016).
Chief Eager must determine the comparisons in abilities as well as by the extent of the unit. “Chiefs of police should make a concerted effort to group similar tasks together logically within the organizational framework” (Cordner, 2016, p 121). Since a law enforcement establishment cannot have a different division to play out each of the duties, it gets to be distinctly important to merge them deliberately. Therefore, Chief Eager should follow the motto of LAPD when specializing, according to Cordner (2016), former LAPD chief formed specialized positions within the department, but rotated …show more content…
These are, in effect, statements that define role expectations for police officers” (Cordner, 2016, p 124). Chief Eager should establish and enforce these guidelines to his department to adhere to for everyday operations. There is a need for the organizational policies, because of the behavior of his officers. The chief will need to compose strategies in areas where control is needed. Policies and procedures guarantee that an assessment held by the representative body of an association converted into steps, that the outcome is a result perfect with that view. “Therefore, strict controls that attempt to minimize the chances of poor decision making are certainly justified, even though they limit police officers’ discretion and flexibility in decision making” (Cordner, 2016, p 131). Chief will need to give each employee a copy of the policies and procedures as well as make it available to view
Organizational Principles –
The Rixton Police Department is small and it seems that the chief no communication with his administrative staff to delegate authority to. “The authority-level principle is perhaps the most difficult principle of organization to put into effect. Weak command-level personnel and inept supervisors …show more content…
“The chain of command is an invaluable organizational tool because it establishes formal communication links” (Cordner, 2016, p 117). Chief Eager must make sure that his personnel are aware of this chart and know where to start when submitting requests, however, he must know where to start to give directive orders. However, the course of action stream down along the levels of leadership and responsibility streams up the. “In applying the chain of command to the organizing of a police department, a chief should consider the fact that there are various levels of management, each with somewhat different functions” (Cordner, 2016).
Chief Eager must determine the comparisons in abilities as well as by the extent of the unit. “Chiefs of police should make a concerted effort to group similar tasks together logically within the organizational framework” (Cordner, 2016, p 121). Since a law enforcement establishment cannot have a different division to play out each of the duties, it gets to be distinctly important to merge them deliberately. Therefore, Chief Eager should follow the motto of LAPD when specializing, according to Cordner (2016), former LAPD chief formed specialized positions within the department, but rotated …show more content…
These are, in effect, statements that define role expectations for police officers” (Cordner, 2016, p 124). Chief Eager should establish and enforce these guidelines to his department to adhere to for everyday operations. There is a need for the organizational policies, because of the behavior of his officers. The chief will need to compose strategies in areas where control is needed. Policies and procedures guarantee that an assessment held by the representative body of an association converted into steps, that the outcome is a result perfect with that view. “Therefore, strict controls that attempt to minimize the chances of poor decision making are certainly justified, even though they limit police officers’ discretion and flexibility in decision making” (Cordner, 2016, p 131). Chief will need to give each employee a copy of the policies and procedures as well as make it available to view