Analysis of naval organizations within maritime national interests
Subtitle: the case of Colombia \
By: Ismael Idrobo
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 98
Subjects: COAST GUARD; COLOMBIA; MATRIX THEORY
Description: This thesis examines the Colombian Maritime Authority and the Colombian Coast Guard Service using relevant      constructs from strategic management and organizational theory. The research uses the Nuechterlein matrix      concepts in basic national interests combined with the results of a survey to analyze the maritime mentality of      Colombia. The thesis applies a Dynamic Systems Model and finds that common parameters are used in maritime      organizations to manage maritime activities. The study draws on comparative analysis of the contexts and      organizational designs of foreign maritime organizations. Results indicate that Colombia does not include maritime      national interests in its priorities of national interests. Survey results suggest that Colombia's management of      maritime activities has only partially developed due to the complexity of the Nation-State's political and cultural      environment. The study also identifies overlapping functions and redundant efforts within the two Colombian      organizations. It explores the possibility and likely consequences of restructuring the two organizations, given      Colombian maritime national interests and thus provides alternatives to maximize the management of maritime      activities. Recommendations for further research are included.
Notes: Thesis advisor(s): Jansen, Erik ; Evered, Roger D.

"June 1997."

DTIC Descriptors: Colombia, Coast Guard, Matrix Theory, Stability, United States Government, Environments, Organizations, Strategy, Management, Models, Dynamics, Parameters, Navy, Theory, Theses, Surveys, Naval Operations, Culture.

DTIC Identifiers: Maritime Operations, Strategic Management.

Thesis (M.S. in Resource Planning and Management for International Defense) Naval Postgraduate School, June 1997.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 95-96)

dk/dk cc:9116 12/04/97.