Factors That Impact a Virtual Commander in a Concurrent Command Structure

Abstract

This thesis analyzes factors that impact a Virtual Commander. In-depth interviews with personnel at the Naval Postgraduate School and the George C. Marshall Center for European Studies informed the development of a case study documenting the implementation and maintenance of a virtual command structure. Qualitative and archival data are analyzed to inform the professional officer corps about factors that impact a virtual command structure. Based in a systems approach, seven factors frame the research: (1) executive leadership style, (2) skills, (3) virtual command structure, (4) strategic implementation factors, (5) staff employment, (6) advanced information technology systems, and (7) organizational culture. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats are discussed for implementing and maintaining a virtual command presence. Propositions are provided for future analysis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA331670

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  • Alexander J. Waugh

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  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • C4I
  • Human Systems

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  • Case Studies
  • Electronic Mail
  • Employment
  • Human Behavior
  • Information Systems
  • Information Transfer
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • Systems Management
  • Teleconferencing
  • United States
  • United States European Command
  • United States Naval Academy
  • Warfare

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