Normalizing Executive Department Boundaries: A Timely First Step to Improving Interagency Coordination

Abstract

This monograph examines the problem of interagency coordination and proposes a possible first step in the improvement of the system. The monograph identifies several methods which have been attempted or suggested to remedy the problems of interagency coordination and the reasons for their failure. The monograph presents research into complex systems and applies that to the problem of interagency coordination in identifying the international sub-departmental boundaries as a possible starting point for change. The monograph continues with an examination of Executive Department boundaries as an acceptable first step in addressing the interagency problem. The monograph concludes with a recommendation for the normalized executive department boundaries and a sample National Security Presidential Directive to implement the changes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 21, 2007
Accession Number
ADA479422

Entities

People

  • David A. Meyer

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Complex Systems
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Department Of State
  • Governments
  • Interagency Coordination
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • National Security
  • Public Policy
  • Security
  • Unified Combatant Commands
  • United States Central Command
  • United States Government
  • Warfare

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