Executive Summary
The development of the public sector and the continuous emergence of new opportunities in different spheres of life have made it necessary to analyze the key directions for the development and sustainability of such a state structure as the Abu Dhabi Police (AD). This sector of the capital of the United Arab Emirates operates on several principles, and to ensure efficient and high-quality work, some dimensions influence the stability of this structure and determine the key directions of its development. As these dimensions, ethical, economic, and corporate governance aspects will be considered since these criteria largely determine the success of such a public sector as the police. The influence of some external factors is present; nevertheless, the internal structure of this organization and the principles of its functioning primarily influence the nature of any changes that are being implemented and how these changes affect the life of society and the structure as a whole. The analysis of the corporate sustainability of the AD police, as well as the basic measurements affecting this feature, will be examined further in order to find key points of contact and potential changes resulting from this influence.
Company Description
The AD Police are the state structure that is involved in activities to protect the rights and freedoms of its citizens and to control those measures that are aimed at reducing a criminal situation in the country. According to AlShamsi, the organization entirely relies on the state as the basis of the financial, logistical, and other types of funding (5). Like any other government structure, the AD Police is closely connected with all the spheres of society in the UAE. The type of leadership here is traditional for any power structure; the rules of subordination to senior officers are mandatory, and the violation of established procedures entails serious disagreements.
When comparing the AD Police with other power units of the world, it can be noted that this public sector has quite substantial funding from the state, which can be seen from constantly implemented changes and innovations. For example, as Darmaki and Rashed note, innovations can be observed in those reforms that are aimed at introducing new technologies and offering e-services to the public (23). Certainly, such measures require substantial funding, and the government allocates money for this sector to develop so that people could see the real changes taking place within this structure. Nevertheless, in order to maintain sustainability and effectively work in their field, it is important for the AD Police to adhere to certain important factors or dimensions that affect the functioning of the Abu Dhabi power structure. In order to do it, it is significant to consider these measurements and determine what features they have and how they affect the sustainability of the AD Police.
Current Dimensions of Sustainability
The assessment of the sustainability of such a state structure as the police should be conducted, based on additional information. It can be performed on the basis of attendant factors analysis directly affecting the functioning of this apparatus. As dimensions, an ethical factor is used that plays an essential role in dealing with people, a corporate governance evaluation, and an economic factor since a financial question directly affects the degree of equipment of the police departments, their preparation, etc. In order to assess the impact of these dimensions on the AD Police, it is required to study the peculiarities of this structure’s formation with the aim of correlating the applicable factors with the features of its work.
Ethical Dimension
As it is known, one of the main differences between morality and other forms of social consciousness is that its norms are not strictly binding; they give the right of wide choice and are sanctioned solely by the power of public opinion. However, if this provision equally evaluates all citizens, these conditions turn out to be ethical norms and become strictly mandatory, which is controlled and regulated by certain structures. According to Camilleri, one of the primary differences between the ethical dimension and others in the AD Police is that the basic principle of this apparatus is to make the society better by not harming it and observing the legislative norms (64). The police’s activities are built in accordance with the principles of legality, humanism, and respect for human rights. All these signs directly influence the stability of this state apparatus and determine the degree of its recognition in the society.
If in the performance of their duties the police officers do not show prejudice and any discrimination towards anyone on the basis of national, religious, racial, sexual, political or any other affiliation, it positively affects the reputation of the security agency. As Darmaki and Rashed remark, the AD Police is characterized by the fact that they are held back by their ethical code in which certain statements provide for the strict observance of the norms of behavior and morality (42). It, in its turn, allows internal affairs officers to prove themselves as responsible and executive employees who perform their duties and are able to provide all the necessary assistance to the population. Based on it, the society forms a specific opinion regarding the effectiveness of this state structure, and such a measurement has a significant impact on the police’s sustainability and recognition.
Corporate Governance Dimension
The principle of corporate governance in the police, certainly, differs from other spheres since here, the submission and implementation of the management’s orders are mandatory and unquestioning. At the same time, it is possible to suppose that this type of work is one of the foundations for the successful functioning of this state structure due to an established order of work and the precise fulfillment of all the set tasks. According to Camilleri, the corporate reputation largely depends on the effectiveness of leadership and the quality of providing the forms of control that are necessary for it (84). If it is about the AD Police, the operating principle of this organization implies adherence to the orders of the management that tracks the statistics of criminal cases, controls the performance of employees, encourages particularly honorable officers, etc.
The work of this board is quite difficult to compare, for instance, with the functioning of a private business company. Nevertheless, effective management is the variable that allows the AD Police to have authority among the UAE residents and gives this power structure an opportunity to effectively perform its duties, knowing that people rely on its help and support. Therefore, a corporate governance dimension is a significant factor affecting the stability of the described structure.
Economic Dimension
Due to the fact that the police is the board that controls various types of security (social, political, economic, etc.), all the funding is subject to strict reporting. The AD Police are financed from the budget, and these amounts are significant because, according to the principle of continuous improvement, a large number of innovations annually appear in this segment of the country. The effectiveness of the strategic planning of this state structure is due to not only effective management but also the competent distribution of financial resources (Darmaki and Rashed 17). The frequency of cash flows to this board is strictly controlled; therefore, any fraud with money is unlikely. Moreover, in order to combat corruption, specific mechanisms for tracking any possible fraudulent schemes are constantly being improved, which is also done at the expense of incoming funds.
The economic component of police activity in the UAE capital is also the sphere that is controlled by the government. According to AlShamsi, tangible assets are the variable that serves to not only expand the spheres of influence of law enforcement agencies but also as a platform for obtaining new knowledge for its officers (37). The employees of the AD Police regularly participate in various refresher courses, which gives them the opportunity to improve their skills and stay abreast of the latest innovations in the field of law enforcement. The requirements for workers in this sphere are stringent since the safety of the country’s citizens depends on the quality and efficiency of the duties that are assigned to them. Thus, an economic dimension plays a significant role in the process of forming and improving the quality of work of the AD police and is the factor that directly influences the sustainability of this state board.
Emphasis on the Dimensions
The features of the AD Police internal work affect the described dimensions. Thus, for example, the emphasis on an ethical factor is explained by the need for officers to observe moral norms that do not contradict their code. If close attention is paid to this factor, there is a high probability that the residents of the city will feel the changes for the better and will be able to assess the quality of the local police’s activities. Otherwise, if this dimension is ignored, it is possible that complaints will be received by those employees who violate the moral and ethical standards of behavior and will not be able to match the rank of a police officer.
In case the emphasis is placed on corporate governance, the power structure will certainly have a well-balanced and regulated management policy aimed at increasing staff motivation. As Darmaki and Rashed claim, “government agencies do not work for profit or increasing investment” (19). It means that employees do not need to try to meet certain market demands, build their policies in accordance with consumer requests, etc. In the police field, effective management implies strict compliance with established standards and the observance of the number of stringent job requirements. If the leadership of the AD Police focuses on corporate governance, the personnel policy of this unit will probably be at a high level.
Finally, strict adherence to the principles of an economic dimension is unlikely to significantly affect the effectiveness of the local police. This public service is not related to commercial activities; therefore, it will not profit for more efficient work. The staff of the AD Police can tighten control over the conduct of any financial transactions, but this measure will not affect the department’s budget. Therefore, the emphasis on an economic dimension will most likely not make significant changes in the work of this law enforcement agency.
Current Actions and Their Impact
From the point of view of the AD Police’s effectiveness, it can be claimed that the style of governance and the desire for innovation in the field of work confirm the success of the analyzed dimensions. The introduction of an electronic service for the population allows significantly speeding up the time for receiving applications and t the same time focusing on active work. The possibilities of using modern technologies help to increase labor productivity and enhance the potential of employees who use new opportunities in the course of their professional activities.
Moral and ethical principles that are promoted in the department correspond to the declared ethical dimension. According to AlShamsi, an authoritarian style of leadership that is partially affected by the local management helps to strengthen subordination relations and contributes to building a clear vertical of authority, which is necessary for work in the police (5). Also, special measures are taken to control financial transactions. Despite the fact that the AD Police is not a commercial organization, it is strictly to ensure that no corruption fraud is conducted. Such an internal policy means that the police department strictly complies with the state standards for countering fraud.
Interpreting the situation in the AD Police, it can be assumed that the motivation of junior and senior officers is high enough for all the necessary measures to protect the population to be performed. Requirements for tougher compliance with dimensions’ conditions are unlikely to be required since the department successfully copes with the set tasks. The strategy of this board is focused on constant monitoring of the situation, which has a positive effect on the quality of the law enforcement officers’ activity.
Recommendations
The AD Police can take more active measures to take advantage of an economic dimension and conduct additional work in accordance with legal norms. For instance, charity fundraising for those in need can increase the reputation of the department in the eyes of residents and at the same time can help the most vulnerable segments of the population. Also, continuous work to improve behavioral skills corresponding with an ethical dimension will help employees of this law enforcement board to achieve full compliance with modern conditions of interpersonal communication. Tests for the psychological stability of officers, as well as meetings with qualified psychologists, can be useful as an additional educational program.
Conclusion
Thus, the analysis of the corporate sustainability of the AD Police and those dimensions that influence this variable helps to determine the key directions of this department’s developments. The basic factors that should be taken into account when evaluating the structures activities are ethical, economic, and corporate governance dimensions. The AD Police carry out active work aimed at observing necessary working conditions and meeting modern legislative requirements. The greatest emphasis is placed on ethical corporate governance dimensions, which can be explained by the need to constantly search for new ways to improve working performance. In the course of the AD Police’s activities, certain measures can be taken to improve current performance and achieve the highest possible reputation among residents of the UAE capital.
Works Cited
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Camilleri, Mark A. Corporate Sustainability, Social Responsibility and Environmental Management: An Introduction to Theory and Practice with Case Studies. Springer, 2017.
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