A Study of Collaboration Between the Defense Logistics Agency and the U.S. Agency for International Development in the Conduct of humanitarian Operations

Abstract

Many organizations are finding it advantageous and often necessary to form collaborative alliances with strategic partners in order to solve collective problems and jointly work towards mutually desirable ends. This research examines a single case study of inter-agency coordination between the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and their involvement in humanitarian relief efforts. Pursuit of advancement through two collaboration models provided the framework of the research and contributed to the analysis of data. Resulting outcomes offer incentives for both organizations to develop stronger social networks assisting in a deeper understanding of the others organizational cultures and as well as urges operational collaboration across institutional lines.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 23, 2018
Accession Number
AD1056427

Entities

People

  • Jessica M. Thomas

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • C4I

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Case Studies
  • Data Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Disasters
  • Governments
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Information Systems
  • Interagency Coordination
  • Law
  • Logistics
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Teamwork
  • United States Transportation Command
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).