The Significance of Authority and Teamwork in Making Decisions during Covid-19 Pandemic in a Hierarchical University

Abstract

Purpose:The objective of the paper is to provide the consequences of long-term management decisions in a hierarchical university (as illustrated by the case of the Police Academy), as a learning organisation during Covid-19 pandemic. Design/Methodology/Approach: Critical analysis of documents, participant observation. Findings: Results of the conducted analysis will improve the system of managing the University and will be effectively used to meet future challenges. Practical Implications: The article is devoted to the practical aspect of psychological and social aspects of making decisions. Originality/value: The originality of described contents consists in depicting the issue of deciding understood as a management function in a hierarchical institution that is the Police. The analysis of this issue is extremely important and valuable through the social and psychological prism.