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Some ambulance service staff have contacted their union after being asked if they thought Adolf Hitler was a "cool" leader in an NHS survey.Unison said it had received complaints from a few members who found the question inappropriate.
West Midlands Ambulance Service defended the survey, which asked staff to rate how cool famous leaders like Gordon Brown and Richard Branson are.
A spokesman said: "There was no intention to cause any offence."
Year-long study
The project was to look at the characteristics of good leadership, to allow the organisation to be more efficient, a spokesman said.
"In discussing different styles of leadership a survey, which is one small part of the project, sought to include an analysis of a dictatorial style.
"With hindsight, it would have been better to have used a different example."
The survey is one part of a £10,000 year-long study funded by the Strategic Health Authority.
A Unison spokesman said: "Some people have said it is inappropriate, and objected to it, and a lot of people have objected since seeing press reports.
"Although it was not the best thing to say, it has been blown out of proportion.
"It is part of a much larger project and we support the investment into the future."This article is from the BBC News website. ? British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
West Midlands Ambulance Service defended the survey, which asked staff to rate how cool famous leaders like Gordon Brown and Richard Branson are.
A spokesman said: "There was no intention to cause any offence."
Year-long study
The project was to look at the characteristics of good leadership, to allow the organisation to be more efficient, a spokesman said.
"In discussing different styles of leadership a survey, which is one small part of the project, sought to include an analysis of a dictatorial style.
"With hindsight, it would have been better to have used a different example."
The survey is one part of a £10,000 year-long study funded by the Strategic Health Authority.
A Unison spokesman said: "Some people have said it is inappropriate, and objected to it, and a lot of people have objected since seeing press reports.
"Although it was not the best thing to say, it has been blown out of proportion.
"It is part of a much larger project and we support the investment into the future."This article is from the BBC News website. ? British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.