Institution Versus Occupation: Contrasting Models of Military Organization

Abstract

Organizational distinctions are drawn between an institution and an occupation. The hypothesis is that the military is moving from an institutional to an occupational format. Indicators discussed include compensation and entitlements, unions, attrition, work and residence separation, moonlighting, military spouses, the law and the military, and uses of civilian personnel. Empirical research findings and conceptual developments on the institution/ occupation thesis are presented and appraised.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 16, 1981
Accession Number
ADA096966

Entities

People

  • Charles C. Moskos

Organizations

  • Northwestern University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Army Personnel
  • Attrition
  • Business Administration
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • International Security
  • Labor Unions
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruiting
  • United States

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  • Economics
  • Naval Personnel Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design