To understand something of organizations one must approach
the subject in a logical fashion. Therefore, this article
first looks at organizations as a part of broader, total environment.
Next, it reviews how organizations interact with
specific sectors within this external environment; and last, it
catalogues the basic internal traits of organizations as a basis
for examining the role of the leader. Although the theory presented
herein relates to both corporate and military organizations,
it specifically isolates those unique aspects which
differentiate them.
To begin, however, one must first define an organization,
and this brief composite serves as an excellent introduction:
“An organization is essentially a separate and distinct group
of people (and resources) that have been brought together for
a common purpose or objective. Furthermore, the interaction
of its members is consciously coordinated toward accomplishing
a common objective.” For example, the United
States Air Force is a separate and distinct organizational