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ANALYSIS OF A CASE STUDY AN AUTHORITARIAN APPROACH TO MANAGEMENTThis essay makes available the analysis of a case study relating to the tribulations in human resource management and management technique at the Department of ____ County Social Security. Patton, the new director, displays an extremely authoritarian management style. The analysis includes problem diagnosis, analysis and evaluation of alternative solutions and recommendations for actions. Like Patton, administrators who take an authoritarian approach set clear rules for subordinates and expect them to obey not only the rules but also the administrator with authority. An authoritarian leadership style uses external incentives such as: rewards for obeying rules and consequences for breaking them. A manager who takes this approach tends to lack affection and openness and values ​​his own opinions over those of his landlords. The main goal of an authoritarian administrator is to increase general compliance and he seeks to achieve this goal through the use of external enticements that often suggest obedience out of apprehension. Patton has adapted to this way of managing because he was educated to respect and value work ethics. His parents were hardworking and committed and believed in corporal reprimands. It wasn't hard to see why Patton adapted to the authoritarian approach to management. The authoritarian style is implemented when the responsible person tells his employees what is expected and how it should be done, without getting the advice of colleagues. A suitable set of conditions to employ it is when you have all the information to get to the bottom of the dilemma, you have little time and your workforce is well motivated... middle of paper.... ...therefore, an analysis qualitative could be used with a cross-sectional study or a multi-method approach that includes direct observation of managers within the public welfare agency, employee questionnaires, and semi-structured participant observation of the organization. The objectives of the qualitative component of the study could be to recognize and demonstrate barriers and opportunities for successful and well-organized management approaches. Ultimately, the extent to which leaders are able to manage change, develop consensus and maintain loyalty will be crucial. determine the success/failure of any organizational management idea or reorganization effort. One of the most notable factors that hinder success in organizations is the lack of leadership. Continuous, attentive and evident leadership is very important to achieve positive results in organizational change.