Sustainability: Cultural Considerations

Abstract

The US Army is a recognized leader in developing and deploying sustainability initiatives. Business experts acknowledge that most large organizations have strong strategic planning processes but are weak in the effective execution of strategic plans. Professionals in the field of organizational psychology have recently recognized that the misalignment of strategy with existing organizational culture can contribute to strategic plan execution failures. This paper examines the development and institutionalization of sustainability within organizational culture. Several elements contributing to the advancement of a culture of sustainability are reviewed. Recommendations are made to advance a culture of sustainability throughout the institutional Army.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 10, 2006
Accession Number
ADA594433

Entities

People

  • Mary E. Hallmark

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Commerce
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Protection
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Law
  • Military Training
  • National Security
  • Natural Resources
  • Organizational Structure
  • Psychology
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Business

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Systems Analysis and Design