Organization Theory and the Military

As taught in: Spring 2003

Discipline is key to the Army's organizational scheme.

Army soldiers saluting. (Image courtesy of Sgt. Benjamin T. Donde and taken from U.S. Army Web.)

Instructors:

Prof. Harvey Sapolsky

MIT Course Number:

17.466

Level:

Graduate

Course Description

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.