A question of style: Replicating and extending Engel's supervisory styles with new agencies and new measures. Issue 4 (21st November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Maskaly, Jon; Jennings, Wesley
• Is Part Of: Policing. Volume 39:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 620
• Page End: 634
• Publication Date: 2016-11-21
• Subjects: Police -- Supervision -- Supervisory style; Police -- Periodicals; 363.205
• DOI: 10.1108/PIJPSM-02-2016-0029
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1363-951X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to attempt to replicate Engel's (2001) styles of supervision using data from a new sample and including additional independent variables. Design/methodology/approach: The data were collected from a sample of police supervisors ( N =369) at three distinct locations throughout the USA. Bivariate analyses and ordinary least squares regression were used to analyze the data. Findings: The authors find three of Engel's four supervisory styles and find largely consistent results, with the exception of gender. Further, the authors find strong evidence for persistent agency-level effects. Originality/value: Supervisory styles are important to consider, especially when trying to effectively control the behavior of subordinates. While this study cannot address the impact of organizational differences, the consistent agency-level effects suggest this as something that should be considered again in future research.