Do you agree with my classmate discussion question below.

Classmate 1 Question: The benefits of the chain of command are it equally distributes responsibility everyone has an individual responsibility to handle. It promotes productivity by fostering good management and will workflow which improves productivity for all employees. It also boosts employee morale because employees can communicate with their supervisors about their concerns, and this will lead to building and maintaining good relationships which is also another benefit. The drawbacks of the chain of command are it can cause less collaboration because rules will already be set and in place, which can lead to reduced employee empowerment. Some employees may not take the decision in a situation, and it may discourage employees because they cannot act on their own in a particular situation. Another drawback is can cause more competition among management because everyone is going to have ideas and decision-making managers might feel that their fellow managers are trying to be protective about their employees and employ control over them. This can also slow down communication because an idea or problem will have to go through several people before reaching the decision-maker. In my opinion, I think chains of command are needed when building an organizational system, establishing figures of authority in various environments, and simplifying decision making. People on different levels or who have different experiences within a chain of command have unique responsibilities to tend to. Individuals who are low on a chain of command often have the least influence over organizational matters. When there is no chain of command, organizational activities may become more complicated, confusing, and can result in less productivity.

Classmate 2 Question: The benefits of a chain of command provide organization and authority. The different ranking officers such as Chief, Deputy Chief, Captain(s), Lieutenant(s), Sergeant(s), Detective(s), officers and other ranks are above and below each other but maintain the same goal and mission of the police department. With the different ranking systems ensures that orders are followed with everyone learning their responsibilities from their supervisors. The drawbacks of having a strong chain of command are individuals who think they are treated like a machine rather than an individual. I think it is always important to have a chain of command for any law enforcement agency as rules and regulations are established. The purpose of the chain of command is to keep their agency organized within the walls and for the public to access. Any police department is the first ones called for any emergency. It is important for the chain of command to train all of their officers of all ranks to handle any situation that may occur, regardless of how common or bizarre it may be.

Classmate 3 Question: The benefit of establishing a Chain of Command is to coordinate an organization without confusion, creating a chaotic work environment and the abuse of power between supervisors. The police force adopted and learned how to function as a department fully from the military. This is why you see every police department operates like quasi-military, for example, Police Chief, Deputy Cheif, Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Detective, and Patrol Officers. Following this structure keeps the other departments from getting involved and attempts to micromanage the police department. Another factor comes with the authority of delegations, so you know who to take orders. Overall, working under the chain of command makes it a fully functional and practical police department to work in. There are a few disadvantages for the chain of command, less collaboration if the morale has fallen from the department. Ongoing issues between the supervisor and employee need to be rectified soon before affecting the department's morale. Lastly, it can become a political way for top bosses and start random promotions on people who don't deserve it. This can build conflict between a senior employee and a recently promoted supervisor. In my experience, I have worked for a supervisor who I felt was too incompetent for the position, but under the chain of command, I had to respect it.