ASSIGNMENT | How might you use the theories in chapter 13 to smooth the relationship?

Please use the reading provided to answer the following questions:

Tompkins, J. R. (2005). Organization theory and public management. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.

1. You are Commissioner Bratton of the NYPD. Extreme conflict has developed between the mayor and the police unions. How might you use the theories in chapter 13 to smooth the relationship?

2. How would the theorists in chapters 13 address issues related to changing demographics in the population (including aging, socio-economic class, race, ethnicity and language)?

SAMPLE SOLUTION

Use of Theories in Chapter 13 To Smooth the Relationship According to Douglas and Christ theory, organization can realize smooth relationship among its employees through enhancing their capacity in terms of self-directing and self-controlling (Tompkins, 2005). Extreme conflict in the workplace is undesirable and should be amicably mitigated upon its realization. The most effective approach towards achieving this remedy is through strengthening collaboration and interpersonal relationships among the colleagues. Tompkins (2005) articulates that organization effectiveness requires that every manager should develop employee unique talent in order to create a sustainable working environment that will inculcate openness and trust. Moreover, to avoid conflicts in duty allocations and assignments, the management and…