Limitations of Strategic Management in Bureaus: The Case of the Department of Defense

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Abstract:

This paper outlines the distinctive features of public bureaus and their consequences for bureau management, especially bureau strategic management. It is argued that bureau strategic management has limited applicability, especially in large, multiorganizational bureaus like the Department of Defense. Rather than endorse the transfer of strategic management principles from business and industry, the author considers the invention and development of new and innovative organizational solutions as the most viable option for the management of the Department of Defense in the future.

Author(s):
Roberts, Nancy C.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jun-Sep 1990,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA236803
Pagination:
0078

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NPS-AS-91-008
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising; JCA_1_Force Support
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, ORGANIZATIONS, STRATEGIC MATERIALS, SOLUTIONS(GENERAL), LIMITATIONS, INDUSTRIES, MANAGEMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Government and Political Science, Military Forces and Organizations
Keyword(s):
*PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, *ORGANIZATION THEORY, *DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Report Date:
1990 Apr 17