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3-4 Communication & Cooperation among Workers

 

Directing all activities towards organizational goals is essential for effective and efficient operations of work. In reality, however, obstacles such as sectionalism, often prevent unity among members of an organization. In order to cultivate a sense of unity, cooperation among fellow workers and smooth communication are essential. Supervisors, in accordance with their position in the organization must have close communication with and keep harmony among other co-workers.

(Discussion Points)

・Does sectionalism exist in your government or your organization ? Do you have experience of sectionalism preventing smooth operations ?

・What do you think is necessary to prevent sectionalism ?

・What is required to have cooperative relations with fellow workers ?

Sheet 34 Communication & Cooperation among Workers

 

3-5 Leadership

 

Supervisors who are responsible for operations in their office have to exert leadership. There is no one particular style of leadership appropriate for all situations.

(Discussion Points)

・What does leadership mean ?

・What styles of leadership are there ? Which style of leadership is appropriate for what situations ?

・What style of leadership do you take ? Why ?

Sheet 35 Leadership

Let's discuss the following case.

Sheet 36 "A Question of Leadership"

Sheet 37 Guide to the Case "A Question of Leadership"

(Reference)

Is your style of leadership performance oriented or staff relations oriented ? By referring to the following sheet, you may evaluate your leadership style.

Sheet 38 What is Your Leadership Style ?

 

3-6 How to Cultivate Good Leadership

 

Leadership is in some respects a skill that requires winning the hearts of people. Good leadership is not acquired by superficial techniques or knowledge and requires a person to cultivate good overall character. Good leadership is not learnt in a short period of time. Supervisors are expected to continuously develop their own character.

(Discussion Points)

・What capacities do supervisors with good leadership have ?

・In order to develop these capacities, what points must be taken care of ?

Sheet 39 A Manager with Strong Leadership

 

 

 

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