Effective Integration of Private Services with Public Service

From the weekly readings and first e-Activity, analyze three (3) challenges public leaders face when the business of private leaders takes precedence over the business of the government. Recommend two (2) sound strategies that public leaders could implement in order to ensure that the privatization of public services does not negatively influence citizens.

Imagine that a small-town school system has appointed a new, but experienced, superintendent of schools. The school system is experiencing serious problems: worsening grades, budget cuts, increased vandalism, and low morale among the teachers. Suggest one (1) theory, two (2) styles and two (2) leadership characteristics that would be most effective for the superintendent to adopt when addressing such problems. Provide a rationale for your response.

Eactivity

Read “Public Versus Private Managers: How Public and Private Managers Differ in Leadership Behavior” located in Week 3 of the course shell. Next, watch the video titled “Full Show 9/10/13: A Cautionary Tale on Privatizing Tax Collection” (58 min 01 s), starting at the 53 minute mark. Be prepared to discuss. Video Source: The Big Picture RT. (2013, September 10). Full Show 9/10/13: A Cautionary Tale on Privatizing Tax Collection [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_G8HufX8P4.