The Effect of Information Systems on Middle Management in the Aerospace Industry: The Westco Case

Abstract

This is a case study involving a company in the aerospace industry. The case attempts to analyze the trends of decentralization in an organizational structure. Additionally, the analysis will probe the effects these trends are having on middle management positions. The time frame of this thesis includes economic recession and a significant strategy shift due to current world situations. Organizational strategy, culture, subcultures, mission priorities and education are just a few of the elements that will be reviewed as contributors to these issues.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA249017

Entities

People

  • Steven L. Gaudreau

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Industry
  • Business Administration
  • Case Studies
  • Classification
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Processing
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Education
  • Information Systems
  • Management Information Systems
  • Organizational Structure
  • Schools
  • Security
  • Training
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Business

Readers

  • Economics
  • Organizational Psychology.

Technology Areas

  • Space