Leading and Controlling Americas Finest with Ptsd
Leading and Controlling Americas Finest with PTSD
C.H
Webster University
Statement of the problem According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 10 to 18 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans may have post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. The sleeplessness, anger, anxiety and sense of isolation that can accompany the disorder pose tremendous challenges for veterans and their families, and there 's an enduring stigma around mental health care that still discourages many from seeking help. (Erin P. Finley 2011). Solving the problem of how to better serve Soldiers with PTSD and ensuring fair and equal treatment from Soldiers and leaders without the disorder is vital to the Army 's organizational structure. PTSD is not just limited to subordinate Soldiers; Leaders at all level have developed this disorder. Soldiers are worried that being diagnosed with PTSD will have an effect on their security clearance. Many Soldiers expressed an unwillingness to participate in behavioral or psychological health programs based on the perception that a "Yes" answer to the mental health question (Q21) on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Standard Form 86 Questionnaire for National Security Positions would lead to denial, suspension or possible loss of a security clearance. ( Tamara Haire 2009). Leaders must be properly trained to recognize signs of PTSD in Soldiers. All levels of leaders must have a clear understanding of the management function controlling and leading in order to lead Americas finest.
Statement of major relevant principles to be applied Fayol 's 14 principles of management are listed on page 44 of Bateman and Snell 's Management leading & competitive world. I have selected seven management principles that I feel are relevant. -Authority: “Delegate authority along with responsibility”. PTSD can manifest itself in many
ways. As a manager it is important to become familiar with the most
C.H
Webster University
Statement of the problem According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 10 to 18 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans may have post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. The sleeplessness, anger, anxiety and sense of isolation that can accompany the disorder pose tremendous challenges for veterans and their families, and there 's an enduring stigma around mental health care that still discourages many from seeking help. (Erin P. Finley 2011). Solving the problem of how to better serve Soldiers with PTSD and ensuring fair and equal treatment from Soldiers and leaders without the disorder is vital to the Army 's organizational structure. PTSD is not just limited to subordinate Soldiers; Leaders at all level have developed this disorder. Soldiers are worried that being diagnosed with PTSD will have an effect on their security clearance. Many Soldiers expressed an unwillingness to participate in behavioral or psychological health programs based on the perception that a "Yes" answer to the mental health question (Q21) on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Standard Form 86 Questionnaire for National Security Positions would lead to denial, suspension or possible loss of a security clearance. ( Tamara Haire 2009). Leaders must be properly trained to recognize signs of PTSD in Soldiers. All levels of leaders must have a clear understanding of the management function controlling and leading in order to lead Americas finest.
Statement of major relevant principles to be applied Fayol 's 14 principles of management are listed on page 44 of Bateman and Snell 's Management leading & competitive world. I have selected seven management principles that I feel are relevant. -Authority: “Delegate authority along with responsibility”. PTSD can manifest itself in many
ways. As a manager it is important to become familiar with the most
References: Tamara Haire (2009) Financial problems or PTSD need not affect security clearance The Army Homepage Reposted from the Kitsap Sun (2011) Homefront in Focus: PTSD – Knowing the Signs Hearts Towards Home. Retrieved July 25, 2011 from http://www.heartstowardhome.com/wordpress/2011/03/29/issues-and-answers-on-the-home- front-2/ Ramona M Retrieved July 25, 2011 from http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix= html&identifier=ADA526234