DoD Take a Knee. Let the NGOs Continue to Lead

Abstract

Failing social systems and failing governments in the third world leave the U.S. government searching for ways to leverage the capabilities and expertise of non- governmental organizations to help reverse these trends. Small steps towards a solution appear to be underway but they fall short of the need to build long-term trusting relationships foster transparent activities and achieve the complementary results necessary to garner the enduring support of the non-governmental organizations This essay examines three strategic alternatives to synergize efforts between U.S. government agencies and the non-governmental organizations conducting worldwide developmental assistance activities. Each alternative represents a viable solution with appealing aspects to be leveraged and concerning aspects to be mitigated. The three alternatives are weighed against the combined concepts of organizational identity and levels of trust theory to determine which best fosters enduring relationships transparency and yields the greater potential for strategic success. A best strategic alternative is recommended.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 25, 2008
Accession Number
ADA479727

Entities

People

  • Thomas J. Sexton

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Education
  • Federal Budgets
  • Governments
  • Management Personnel
  • Market Economy
  • Military Operations
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Teamwork
  • Terrorism
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Systems Analysis and Design