Extending Influence Beyond the Chain of Command: Understanding the Relationship Between Power and Influence Tactics

Abstract

In a period of consistent conflict, military leaders must have the ability to extend their influence beyond the military rank and file structure in order to operate effectively in politically and culturally charged operational environments. This monograph explores how military leaders must understand when to minimize the use of their perceived legitimate (position) power and rely more heavily upon other "softer" sources of power or influence tactics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 07, 2010
Accession Number
ADA556047

Entities

People

  • Gene Souza

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Applied Psychology
  • Department Of State
  • Environment
  • Families (Human)
  • Governments
  • Group Dynamics
  • Human Behavior
  • Law
  • Leadership
  • Local Governments
  • Military Doctrine
  • Military Families
  • New York
  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • United States
  • United States Government

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design