Can Judgment be Developed: A Cast Study of Three Proven Leaders

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Abstract:

This thesis examines if judgment can be developed. A review of the development of Generals Patton, Eisenhower, and Bradley provides a biography outlining the commonalities in their growth. Subsequently, existing judgment development models are analyzed for use in this study. The development of the synthesized general is overlaid on the judgment development models. In addition to ascertaining that judgment can be developed, this thesis asserts that experience is paramount in the process. Further, only through understanding the environment in which a decision was made, repeated exposure to similar experiences, and appropriate feedback can an experience be appropriately stored and recalled later. Finally, this thesis projects a method to enhance judgment in both academic and organizational environments. MILITARY LEADERSHIP, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, MODELS, GENERALSHIP, BIOGRAPHIES, LEADERSHIP DOCTRINE, DECISION MAKING, JUDGMENT DEVELOPMENT THEORY, INTUITION, MILITARY EDUCATION, MILITARY DECISION MAKING PROCESS MDMP, CASE STUDIES

Author(s):
Beaudoin, Slade H.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis Aug 2005-Jun 2006
Pagination:
0075

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ATZL-SWD-GD
Monitor Series:
USACGSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_5.4.5_Intuit; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.5.2_Task
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
*LEADERSHIP, *EDUCATION, *MILITARY APPLICATIONS, *JUDGEMENT(PSYCHOLOGY), *MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS, ENVIRONMENTS, MODELS, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, DOCTRINE, CASTINGS, THESES, BIOGRAPHIES, CASE STUDIES, THEORY, SCHOOLS, DECISION MAKING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Sociology and Law, Humanities and History, Personnel Management and Labor Relations, Military Intelligence
Keyword(s):
*MILITARY LEADERSHIP, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, GENERALSHIP, LEADERSHIP DOCTRINE, JUDGMENT DEVELOPMENT THEORY, INTUITION, MILITARY EDUCATION, MDMP(MILITARY DECISION MAKING PROCESS)
Report Date:
2006 Jun 16
Creation Date:
2007 Apr 06