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A Situation Of Conflicting Interests: Proximity To Rail
內容大綱
Calgary’s city manager sought to build stronger relationships with the community to attract development and retain investment in the city. He knew that implementing the Proximity Initiative guidelines, a collaborative effort between the Railway Association of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, while intended to limit potential safety risks in the case of a derailment or volume release, would simultaneously limit urban development opportunities, particularly within the downtown. The guidelines did not consider the balance of public safety with economic diversification so specific to Calgary's context. The manager had to consider an appropriate solution for his city.
學習目標
This case can be used in both graduate and executive education courses on leadership, organizational behaviour, conflict, and public service. The case presents students with the opportunity to:<ul><li>understand the risks associated with decisions that emerge out of groupthink-like situations;</li><li>appreciate the importance of leadership in public policy and, in particular, of leadership character in conflict situations that play out in public settings; and</li><li>consider options for collaboration when a major stakeholder appears to have limited or zero power in a relationship.</li><ul>