Annotated reference list
Wilmoth, J. (2011). What kind of chief are you? Penton Media, Inc.
This article highlights the attributes that chiefs ought to possess. A good chief should know his/her strengths as well as weaknesses. Some of the qualities of a good chief include good listening ability to learn and to develop teams and mentor others (Wilmoth, 2011). The article is interesting because it is concise and elaborative. The author provides a succinct summary of a good chief. It is interesting too because of its organization. The article sounds scholarly because of the content in-depth understanding of the author evidenced by the knowledge espoused. Furthermrore, the author has sufficient experience in the area having served as a fire chief editorial director.
Cline, K. (2010). Develop new officers for organizational success, Penn Well Publishing Co.
The article recognizes and appreciates the need for an organization to mentor new officers to help in their successes (Cline, 2010). Giving an opportunity to an officer that has no experience or has some level of understanding on certain issues in an organization ensures that the organization becomes innovative. The article also covers the pros and cons of new officers. The cons include, lack of vitality and innovation especially when they adapts to the system, behave like other employees, and fear among others. This article is interesting because it is elaborative and informative. The author provides an objective argument by looking at both the pros and cons of the new officers. The value of the article is manifest through the way the points /arguments are discussed. The author argues constructively from the beginning to the end. The organization of the arguments is also superb and indication that the writer is a professional.
Good, D. (2010). Decision matrix for Engine Company staffing levels. Penn Well Publishing Co.
The article provides an overview of the staffing levels in case of a fire break out. The author deliberates on various aspects concerning the response time, the number of staffs and other issues concerning management of a fire (Good, 2010). This article is interesting because the author begins the discussion by providing the genesis of the project. This allows the reader to follow the article and enhances understanding. The article is considered scholarly because it is a research project commissioned by the National Fire Academy. Furthermore, the techniques and terminologies used are complex and understood by professionals. Such aspects include methods of statistical analysis and many others employed.
References
Cline, K. (2010). Develop new officers for organizational success, Penn Well Publishing Co.
Good, D. (2010). Decision matrix for Engine Company staffing levels. Penn Well Publishing Co.
Wilmoth, J. (2011). What kind of chief are you? Penton Media, Inc.
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