New Zealand Police: Hierarchical Structure Of Organization

New Zealand Police
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The commissioner, who is an appointee of the Governor exercises legitimate power over the Police unit. Legitimate power, also referred to as positional power is derived from the position an individual holds in an organization based on the hierarchical structure of the organization. For the practical exercise of legitimate authority, the person exercising it must earn it rightfully. The fact the commissioner is an appointee of the Governor General means that the power he holds is legitimate. Moreover, because his authority is genuine, he can efficiently exercise his legitimate control over police officers.
An inquiry into the culture of the police officers in New Zealand reveals that they apply coercive power over the citizens. Coercive power emanates from the police officers use of their authority to somewhat intimidate victims of sexual abuse. Victims who have suffered sexual abuse from police office...