Teamwork
The LOW TASK/LOW PERSONNEL
manager is not a good organizer, hence he or she
seldom benefits from the concept of teamwork.
This manager does not perceive teamwork as
being either good or bad, but adopts an attitude
that finds expression in the instruction just get
it done and dont bother me.
Rapport with Subordinates
The LOW TASK/LOW PERSONNEL
manager seldom enjoys good rapport with other
RPs. Subordinates may go to great lengths to
avoid contact with this manager, and the manager
may often be a topic of discussion when not in
the presence of subordinates.
The Confidence of Others
Before long, the chaplain and others in
authority will notice that the LOW TASK/LOW
PERSONNEL manager is lagging behind in
leadership, productivity, and the proper manage-
ment of the Command Religious Program.
Reprimands from superiors and poor perfor-
mance evaluations will most likely fallow.
Efficiency
Because the Low TASK/LOW PERSON-
NEL manager is apathetic toward both task
accomplishment and personnel needs, inefficiency
and poor individual productivity usually result.
This manager ignores suggestions to improve
efficiency offered by others and insists on doing
things in the same way he or she has always done
themand then attempts to shift the responsi-
bility to someone else if the desired results are not
achieved.
LOW TASK/HIGH PERSONNEL
Many of the following characteristics are
apparent in LOW TASK/HIGH PERSONNEL
managers.
Loyalty
This is an area in which confusion often exists.
Sometimes assignments must be done over
because of apathy or failure on the part of a
manager who has adopted the LOW TASK/
HIGH PERSONNEL style. Occasionally, this
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manager may appear to take issue with the com-
mand while trying to protect assigned personnel.
Attention to Detail
This is an area in which a LOW TASK/HIGH
PERSONNEL manager often needs to improve.
This manager frequently fails to pay attention to
detail or to closely analyze a situation or an assign-
ment. Sometimes this manager simply forgets.
Listening
The LOW TASK/HIGH PERSONNEL
manager is usually a good listener when a subor-
dinate seeks advice or brings a problem to the
managers attention. However, this manager
usually remains on the defensive and feels ill at
ease when in the presence of someone of higher
authority.
Teamwork
The LOW TASK/HIGH PERSONNEL
manager is usually a strong supporter of team-
work and works hard to see that subordinates get
involved with operations. However, this manager
sometimes delegates too much authority and, in
some cases, tries to place responsibility for mission
accomplishment or failure on subordinates.
Rapport with Subordinates
The
LOW
TASK/HIGH
PERSONNEL
manager will make every effort to accomplish
rapport at all costs. Subordinates may soon feel
that this management style is weak and may seek
the leadership image in another senior RP if one
is assigned. This manager often fraternizes with
subordinates and feels highly protective of them,
sometimes at the expense of task accomplishment.
The Confidence of Others
The LOW TASK/HIGH PERSONNEL
manager usually fails to win the confidence of the
chaplain, commanding officer, and others in
authority. Too many failures, too many poor
products, and too many assignments being late
create a poor image of this manager.
Efficiency
Efficiency is not usually the strong suit of the
LOW TASK/HIGH PERSONNEL manager.