An explorative study of the relationship betweenpolice officer morale, behaviours, and the delivery ofpublic value services
Masters Thesis
Collins, E. 2016. An explorative study of the relationship betweenpolice officer morale, behaviours, and the delivery ofpublic value services. Masters Thesis Canterbury Christ Church University
Authors | Collins, E. |
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Type | Masters Thesis |
Qualification name | MSc |
Abstract | Aims: To examine the relationship between the workplace morale drivers of police officers and the delivery of public-facing policing services. Design and participants: One qualitative study in England involving semi-structured interviews with 10 police officers of federated rank. Measurements: A preliminary survey asked Participants to choose from a series of known morale drivers, and to state additional drivers not captured. Six broad categories of driver subsequently formed the guiding framework for participant interviews. Findings: Four types of morale driver were found to be most relevant to rank-and-file police officers: (a) leadership; (b) target/performance culture; (c) supportive networks/role models; and (d) force systems/processes. Police leadership comprising Conclusion: The research suggests that London-based, federated officers are expected to be uncommonly stoic, tolerant, selfless and morally courageous in a working environment which subjects them to unrealistic expectations and frequent undermining, where functional support systems and authentic role models are difficult to find. It appears that the politicisation of policing, weaknesses in leadership and elements of workplace dysfunction combine to underpin a seemingly widespread disregard for the physical and psychological needs of the workforce. The research suggests a transactional working environment exists where officers are subject to micromanagement tactics that directly conflict with and prevent the official expectation that each police officer, regardless of rank, will lead by good example. |
Year | 2016 |
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Deposited | 18 Oct 2016 |
Accepted | 2016 |
Output status | Unpublished |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/87y34/an-explorative-study-of-the-relationship-betweenpolice-officer-morale-behaviours-and-the-delivery-ofpublic-value-services
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