LEADERSHIP

Leadership

Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of “Supervision of Police Personnel” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “Supervision of Police Personnel” and its relation with “Leadership”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “Supervision of Police Personnel” and tries to gauge its effect on “Leadership”. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for “Supervision of Police Personnel” and tries to describe the overall effect of “Supervision of Police Personnel” on “Leadership”.

Leadership

Introduction:

The management system of any institution serves as a process for directing and controlling people and work, so that organizational goals are achieved. An integral part of the management system is supervision, which refers to overseeing of people, their performance and behavior in the work environment. This activity tends to take place in all the levels of organization with the exception of the work level (Iannone, 2009).

Moreover, a management system prevails in almost every organization and institution. If we examine the supervision of police personnel, we find that they have a hierarchy, first line workers and supervisors, just like a corporate organization. The police personnel like to be led by those who have them in confidence and give them respect. The supervisory office must apply the principle of wholesome human relations with common sense so that he is able to cater to his subordinates needs and queries (Iannone, 2009).

Therefore, the supervisor officer is selected by the management and the officer's official authority is to stem the spirit of collaboration, respect and confidence that he is able to attain from his subordinates. Also he is responsible for keeping his superiors informed through oral and written reports, in order to this he is required to keep himself informed about the happenings in the workforce by records, researches and inspections. He also need to communicate to his subordinates all the time and make sure he communicates the matter with clarity to avoid any barriers which can further create problems between his and the subordinates relationship. However, in delegating the tasks to the subordinates he should entitle them with sufficient authority which can match the responsibility given them so that he can then hold them responsible for the work they are doing but in the end it is his responsibility to look after the work is doing effectively and efficiently (Shane, 2010). Moreover, the supervisor needs to be thoroughly versed with the functions and operations of his local subdivision of the government and should have an understanding of its relationship with the units and their relationship with the government. Also he needs to be familiar with the local political atmosphere although he must avoid political entanglements and alliances as they might affect his official duties. Moreover, he needs to keep himself well equipped about the function, jurisdictions and authority of the persons occupying the diverse positions in his organization and the others related so we can carry out his duties with ease and efficiency (Shane, ...