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Leading in the shadows: understanding administrative leadership in the context of COVID-19 pandemic management in Bangladesh
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Purpose – This article aims to examine the COVID-19 pandemic management system in Bangladesh and the
role played by various bureaucratic leaders both at national and local levels. Particularly, attention is paid to
the interface between the health sector and administrative leaders. The role played by front-line public servants
and their superiors are also examined. Also, an attempt is made to encapsulate lessons learned from the crisis
and the ways to prepare for the next one.
Design/methodology/approach – This study is based on secondary data and observation by the author as
well as insights from the author’s 36 years of experience in the Bangladesh bureaucracy. Administrative
leadership is conceptualized as bureaucrats appointed to administrative positions and discharging
administrative duties both at the national and local levels.
Findings – Adisfunctionality in the COVID-19 management system is observed, which is a direct consequence
of the administrative leaders’ preference for leading from behind. Some structural constraints in the system are
also uncovered.
Originality/value – It draws on observations, experiences and insights from the author’s long association
with the Bangladesh administrative system. Its intended users are researchers and practitioners of public
leadership.
M Aslam Alam - Personal Name
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2021
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APA Citation
M Aslam Alam. (2021).Leading in the shadows:
understanding administrative
leadership in the context of
COVID-19 pandemic management
in Bangladesh.(Electronic Thesis or Dissertation). Retrieved from https://localhost/etd