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

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 17, 1990
Accession Number
ADA236803

Entities

People

  • Nancy C. Roberts

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Business Administration
  • California
  • Commerce
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Information Systems
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • National Security
  • Organization Theory
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Administration
  • Public Policy
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States

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  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).