Factors that impact a virtual commander in a concurrent command structure
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 92
Subjects: MILITARY COMMANDERS; VIRTUAL REALITY; LEADERSHIP
Description: 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.
Notes: Thesis advisors, Alice Crawford, Barry Frew, Gail Fann Thomas.

AD-A331 670.

Thesis (M.S. in Systems Management) Naval Postgraduate School, March 1997.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-90)

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