The Impact of Computer-Based Decision Aids on Organization Structure in the Task Force Staff.

Abstract

This report develops a set of operational hypotheses concerning the potential impact of computer-based tactical decision aids on task force command organization structure. Empirical and theoretical literature on this topic is surveyed, but yields inconclusive results. A descriptive and prescriptive contingency model of organization structure is developed to project organization structures that maximize decision aids exploitation. The model is applied to task force decision environments and effective organization structures are derived. Case studies of four Navy organizations are also described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA031654

Entities

People

  • Bertram I. Spector
  • Mary Jane Crain
  • Richard E. Hayes

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Computers
  • Data Processing
  • Employment
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Management Information Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.