Determinants and Attributes of Leadership in the Public Safety Management System

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to recognition and understanding of the inter-organisational learning processes in the public safety management system. Design/methodology/approach The findings presented in this paper are based on empirical data including: first, desk research in the scope of inter-organisational learning; second, participant observation conducted in the Provincial Headquarters of the State Fire Service in the Silesia Province in the years 2013–2014; third, hermeneutic process within a focus group of scholars conducted in December 2014 within a four-person group of researchers. The carried out studies have shown the usefulness of the three-loop learning model appliance. Findings The paper analyses the course of inter-organisational learning in dynamic and uncertain operating conditions. As a result, the main methods and effects of inter-organisational learning in the public safety management system are identified. Originality/value The paper adds a new value to understanding of inter-organisational learning in the framework of public safety management by driving attention to the importance of inter-organisational learning and its practical use. It also provides a useful research model for investigating inter-organisational learning and effective public safety management.

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Organisational consciousness in public safety management system

Journal of Intercultural Management ◽

10.2478/joim-2014-0016 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 5-16

Author(s):

Barbara Kożuch ◽

Katarzyna Sienkiewicz-Małyjurek

Keyword(s):

Management System ◽

Public Safety ◽

Safety Management ◽

Vital Role ◽

Organisational Development ◽

Safety Management System ◽

The Public ◽

Organisational Identity ◽

Innovative Solutions ◽

Insight Into

Abstract Organisational consciousness is one of the primary determinants driving organisational development. It is the organisation’s capacity for assessment of its operation level, quest for uniformity and organisational identity. This consciousness revolves around objectives of actions and integrates collective efforts, thereby determining collaboration. Therefore, it performs a vital role in the public safety management system (PSMS), where efficiency of operations may be achieved only as a result of joint actions. In essence, this was an imperative to carry out research aimed at analysing the significance of organisational consciousness in the public safety management system. During enquiries the authors gave insight into the concepts of organisational consciousness and organisational development as well as characterizing the PSMS in the context of organisational consciousness. Bearing in mind a comprehensive and adaptive approach to each analysed situation in an individual manner the relevance of organisational consciousness in public safety management systems was found. Furthermore it was testified that organisational consciousness in the PSMS affects three areas, namely: enhances involvement in accomplishment of objectives set, strengthens inter-organisational collaboration and fosters innovative solutions.

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