The Marketability of Army Officers
Abstract
America's competitiveness in the international environment depends upon its ability to employ an educated and productive work force. Management's role is critical to this task, because it must prove itself to be innovative, caring, and adaptable. Usually, employers search out business schools and civilian labor markets for their potential executives. However, they are overlooking a valuable source of junior leaders and managers: The United States Army's Officer Corps. Although business and the Army have different missions, the leadership and managerial training that junior officers experience provides business a competitive advantage. The Army fosters this relationship. The Congressional mandate to shrink the force challenges Army leaders to maintain an effective fighting force. Thus, competent leadership is paramount to this goal. However, this can occur only if quality young men and women are attracted to the Army's officer corps with the intention of using it as a career enhancer.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 14, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA249032
Entities
People
- Mark C. Malham
Organizations
- University of Texas at El Paso