Reference no: EM132333981 , Length: 1500 Words

CASE - UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

This case examines the bureaucratic structure and authoritarian culture of the military. Although many of these qualities allow the military to achieve its desired objectives, at other times such characteristics are a barrier. In this case, a new captain, Ron Sandura, takes control of the Coast Guard ship, the Henry. Ron's leadership and management style do not meet the crew's expectations in terms of positive motivation, port privileges, downtime, and so on. As tension mounts, Ron's subordinate, Clark Minneo, must decide how to handle the situation in order to prevent further decline of the crew's morale and work outcomes.

Discussion Questions

1. How do you think Minneo should respond to the crew members? Should he give his input to the captain about what the crew expects?

2. How can the command team, and/or the Coast Guard in general, motivate the crew of a ship? Should the informal perks be written into the standing orders of the ship or formalized in some fashion to prevent the uncertainty the crew of the Henry experienced?

3. Is a bureaucratic/mechanistic structure still the best option for the military in today's environment? Describe the current structure and design elements and suggest changes, if appropriate.

4. What type of power base and leadership style does Captain Sandura possess? Based on leadership theory and research, create a leadership development plan for him.

5. How do the operations and culture of a military organization differ from other types of organizations, that is, nonprofit, public, and/or private? Do you think these differences are warranted by the types of extreme situations these organizations must face?

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