17.466 Organization Theory and the Military, Spring 2003
Author(s)
Sapolsky, Harvey
Alternative Title
Organization Theory and the Military
Date Issued
June 2003
Abstract
This course explores organizational concepts and research methods that explain the performance and development of military organizations in peace and war. Classic studies are reviewed. Approaches to current policy problems based on theoretical insights into military organizations and practices are also considered. The class stresses development of new theory.
Subjects
organization concepts
research methods
performance and development of military organizations
peace and war
modern military
recruitment
solicialization
rention of personnel
unit cohesion
stress on performance' innovation and experiments
civil military relations
civilianization of the military
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Political Science
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