Managing Military Organizations: Theory and Practice (Cass Military Studies)

Synopsis

This book deals with the processes and theories involved in managing military organisations in both peacetime and crisis conditions. Examining the challenges faced by policymakers and military commanders in conducting military operations, this book considers the benefits of conventional management and organisation theory for the military. At the same time, these essays recognise that the military should be considered as a highly individual organisation, operating in exceptional circumstances. This awareness of the differences between the military and other organisations generates important lessons not only for the military but also for general organisations as it teaches them how to cope in exceptional, ‘hyper’ conditions. These theoretical lessons are illustrated by case studies and experiences from recent military operations, such as those in Iraq and Afghanistan. This book will be of great interest to students of military studies, security studies and organizational studies. Joseph Soeters chairs the department of management and organization studies and defence economy at the Netherlands Defense Academy and he is a professor in organizational sociology at Tilburg University. Paul. C. van Fenema is an associate professor of organization studies at the Netherlands Defence Academy and Tilburg University. Robert Beeres is an associate professor in the field of defence accounting and control (business administration) at the Netherlands Defence Academy and at Nyenrode Business School.

Copyright:

2010

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781135154813

Related ISBNs:

9780203857106, 9780415484060, 9780415484060, 9780415585811, 9780415585811

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

03/23/20

Copyrighted By:

Selection and editorial matter, Joseph Soeters, Paul C. van Fenema and Robert Beeres

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Military, Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Politics and Government

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Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Joseph Soeters

Edited by:

Paul C.van Fenema

Edited by:

Robert Beeres