Accession Number:

ADA331670

Title:

Factors That Impact a Virtual Commander in a Concurrent Command Structure

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis

Corporate Author:

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA

Personal Author(s):

• Waugh, Alexander J.

Report Date:

1997-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

102.0

Abstract:

This thesis analyzes factors that impact a Virtual Commander. In-depth interviews with personnel at the Naval Postgraduate School and the George C. Marshall Center for European Studies informed the development of a case study documenting the implementation and maintenance of a virtual command structure. Qualitative and archival data are analyzed to inform the professional officer corps about factors that impact a virtual command structure. Based in a systems approach, seven factors frame the research 1 executive leadership style, 2 skills, 3 virtual command structure, 4 strategic implementation factors, 5 staff employment, 6 advanced information technology systems, and 7 organizational culture. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats are discussed for implementing and maintaining a virtual command presence. Propositions are provided for future analysis.

Descriptors:

• *LEADERSHIP
• *MILITARY COMMANDERS
• *VIRTUAL REALITY
• MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL
• COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS
• MILITARY DOCTRINE
• MANPOWER UTILIZATION
• THESES
• MILITARY CAPABILITIES
• SYSTEMS APPROACH
• JOB ANALYSIS
• ORGANIZATION THEORY
• ELECTRONIC MAIL
• VIDEOPHONES

Subject Categories:

• Personnel Management and Labor Relations
• Military Forces and Organizations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE