Captain Strong Case File747
Captain Strong Case File
Jennifer King
CJA 747
August 4, 2014
Professor Gary Vernon
What philosophical approach do you believe Captain Strong should take in carrying out this project? The Equity theory explains what is going on within Captain Strong’s station. Within the equity theory, there is no way of saying how or who person decide to compare themselves to, or how they place value on inputs and outcomes (More, Vito, & Walsh, 2012). Since the equity theory has shown that performance and motivation do become a factors within some stations, and this particular station is having problems in the patrol department not seeing their areas of work fair compared to other departments that are allowed to have lunches together, have lighter workloads and working together. Since there have been low morale and citizen-initiated complaints the matter needs to be handled quiet quickly.
What specific motivational strategies would you recommend that she consider? Bring up the patrol officer’s morale should be one of the first things on the Captain’s list. Offering job rotation can help change the pace for a few weeks also helping bring up the motivation and drive that has been lacking. With the change of pace the Captain can start adding job enlargement to those that are showing positive feedback from the changes, and even try job enrichment for those that do not want a position change, yet feel they deserve to have some of the same privileges as other officers. Allowing team patrol groups that can work together within lapping beats can help boost team work accomplishments, as well as, provide empowerment among the patrol.
Many people can find themselves in ruts, some people are far more self-motivated than others, and jobs can to the biggest cause of ruts. Jobs that are stressful and repetitive should have managers that are able to motivate and empower their employees to keep the morale going.
Would E.R.G. theory be applicable in this instance? Why or why not? Give
Jennifer King
CJA 747
August 4, 2014
Professor Gary Vernon
What philosophical approach do you believe Captain Strong should take in carrying out this project? The Equity theory explains what is going on within Captain Strong’s station. Within the equity theory, there is no way of saying how or who person decide to compare themselves to, or how they place value on inputs and outcomes (More, Vito, & Walsh, 2012). Since the equity theory has shown that performance and motivation do become a factors within some stations, and this particular station is having problems in the patrol department not seeing their areas of work fair compared to other departments that are allowed to have lunches together, have lighter workloads and working together. Since there have been low morale and citizen-initiated complaints the matter needs to be handled quiet quickly.
What specific motivational strategies would you recommend that she consider? Bring up the patrol officer’s morale should be one of the first things on the Captain’s list. Offering job rotation can help change the pace for a few weeks also helping bring up the motivation and drive that has been lacking. With the change of pace the Captain can start adding job enlargement to those that are showing positive feedback from the changes, and even try job enrichment for those that do not want a position change, yet feel they deserve to have some of the same privileges as other officers. Allowing team patrol groups that can work together within lapping beats can help boost team work accomplishments, as well as, provide empowerment among the patrol.
Many people can find themselves in ruts, some people are far more self-motivated than others, and jobs can to the biggest cause of ruts. Jobs that are stressful and repetitive should have managers that are able to motivate and empower their employees to keep the morale going.
Would E.R.G. theory be applicable in this instance? Why or why not? Give