...Sexual assault against female in the military Name: School: The power dynamics model is one that integrates the aspects of the power being utilized, the leader’s potential energy and the power that has already been mastered within the context of leadership. According to the theory, the potential power available to the leader emanates from the two-dimensional co-existence perpetuated among the people relating with one another. The theory maintains the position that, a person’s aggregate power is evident from their ability to influence the conduct of the others, especially the led. According to the theory, the sources of energy include authority, which legitimizes the control of one individual, over another or others, due to the nature of their social structure. In some settings, power is exercised in a downwards or upwards style. In the case of a military situation, power is used to a downwards form (Younts & Mueller, 2001). The theory also emphasizes the necessity of some level of coercion, which is legitimized, legalized and viewed as force or influence. In the case of the military situation, the DOD reported that more than 25,000 crimes of a sexual nature were committed by the members of the U.S army (Department of Defense, 2012). Despite the fact that military structures are known to boast of integrity and extreme discipline, the power structure appears to perpetuate a culture of sexual abuse. Based on the theoretical outlook of the power dynamics theory, the...
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...Sexual assault against female in the military Name: School: The power dynamics model is one that integrates the aspects of the power being utilized, the leader’s potential energy and the power that has already been mastered within the context of leadership. According to the theory, the potential power available to the leader emanates from the two-dimensional co-existence perpetuated among the people relating with one another. The theory maintains the position that, a person’s aggregate power is evident from their ability to influence the conduct of the others, especially the led. According to the theory, the sources of energy include authority, which legitimizes the control of one individual, over another or others, due to the nature of their social structure. In some settings, power is exercised in a downwards or upwards style. In the case of a military situation, power is used to a downwards form (Younts & Mueller, 2001). The theory also emphasizes the necessity of some level of coercion, which is legitimized, legalized and viewed as force or influence. In the case of the military situation, the DOD reported that more than 25,000 crimes of a sexual nature were committed by the members of the U.S army (Department of Defense, 2012). Despite the fact that military structures are known to boast of integrity and extreme discipline, the power structure appears to perpetuate a culture of sexual abuse. Based on the theoretical outlook of the power dynamics theory, the...
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...Government Limit the Military Spending? There is a product, each country only have one. To buy it, everybody in this country should dig their pocket. This product is named military spending. With the large amounts of research and the development of high technology weapons, regional warming of local wars, armed conflicts, and intensified arms race, the series of a new arms race, military deployment and new high-growth military spending boost are being performed on the international stage. However, governments are concerned about seeking “peace via war”. As the arms trade is the major cause of suffering for human beings, governments should limit their military spending; nobody in the world wants war. Under such rhetoric combined with powerful lobbying of the military industries, governments are intentionally aiding military, because the military spending is an important indicator to reflect the dimension of a country’s military strength, and also a major factor of the military strength. As it is a serious issue in the world and so important for every country, every country values this issue as a primary one and pay special attention on it. As each country has different situation and government systems, there are different views towards military spending. Some people suggest increasing the military spending while some people suggest governments to cut the military spending. Some people think that government should keep increasing the military spending, the reasons...
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...Feminists-versus-Traditionalists debate. As a woman with experience serving in the United States Armed Forces, I am positive women can participate in all facets of military duty. From clerical, technical, medical, supply, and general support to more combative field and rescue scenarios, women can be as reliable as their male counterparts. The current sentiments regarding gender indicate that women are no longer viewed as incapable of taking on responsibilities that have been traditionally dominated by men. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, women started to deviate from the customary homemaker lifestyles and began finding success in furthering their education as well as their professional careers. Women have viewed themselves simply as more successful because of their abilities to manage both their professional and personal lives. However, this does not mean the mindset of women and their inabilities to carry out male-dominated roles has been completely eradicated. As with all things, there is always going to be an opposition. Every opinion has its detractor. In this case women are not considered to be equal to men for various reasons such as physical characteristics, mental makeup, and a host of social reasons. Although approximately 14% of American women are in the Armed Forces (Dutra et al. 2011), military policies restrict their eligibility for combat. Despite these restrictions, it has been found that women have also engaged in hand-to-hand combat, but at an...
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...Reflection Paper This reflection paper describes three large sections of the author trying to convey. These three parts are Strategic Management from the writer’s point of views, Strategic Management from the participants or students’ perspectives in class discussions and application Strategic Management in everyday life, especially in the military context. 1. Strategic Management from My Point of Views Before implementing a selected strategy from several alternatives, we should carefully analyze and consider the selected strategy. Strategy analysis can take a longer time before coming to the decision-making process. The intention is that an organization will be on the effective condition and position in attempting created goals and objectives in various influences from internal as well as external factors. Sometimes internal and external factors change the level of intensity and urgency in conducting certain kinds of strategic decisions completely. The orientation of such specific strategies based on various assumptions is related to the assumption which has been used by the planner, in this case, a manager or leader in an organization to produce a decisive strategy. Managers or leaders have to fully aware that all consequences from the implementation of the strategy are being measured and estimated appropriately. After an organization formulating their strategy, then the working units in the organization can set some technical ways in conducting the strategy. The next step...
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...research project based is on leadership. It will mainly focus on Audie Murphy as a leader who had a significant role in the US military while serving in France and Belgium during World war 2. The main purpose of this study is to examine the leadership insights of Audie Murphy and how they are applicable in my own situation in college and later career. This paper will mainly focus on Audie Murphy’s life and leadership experiences, and then move to look at the characteristics and qualities that make a better leader. I will also examine my own leadership strengths and weaknesses and how they can be improved. I will conclude by bringing all the arguments together. II. Your Field of Study A. Why you chose this field of study: I have chosen this field of study because it helps me to develop an individual plan for employing leadership and individual accountability in college and career. B. Expected graduation completion is Oct. 2016. III. Who is the leader: The Leader is Audie Murphy. I have chosen Audie Murphy as a leader in my field because of his courageous leadership that has inspired members of the military until this day. Audie Murphy is a famous American soldier and well decorated for his combat during the World War II. He was awarded with the medals of Honor after his heroic acts in France and Belgium and later appeared in many American Military Movies. Audie Murphy will be remembered for his bravery, skills and pure courage that led...
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...Military Values Influencing Professional Success Anyone who has had the privilege of serving in a branch of the U.S. Military is familiar with military values. These values vary between branches, but are similar just the same. Some of the values include; honor, duty, loyalty, respect, commitment, courage or personal courage, integrity and selfless service. Values have been defined as the beliefs people have about what is right and wrong and what is most important in life, which control their behavior. Lewis Vaughn (2007) considers ethics to be a moral philosophy. Furthermore applied ethics is the application of moral norms to specific moral issues and cases. Abiding by these values could greatly impact professional career success. This paper will describe how Integrity, Respect, Honor, and Courage will impact career success through professional values and ethics. Integrity One of the 7 Army core values is Integrity. Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary defines integrity as being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change. In other words, it means being truthful in all that you say and do. Living and speaking integrity can be quite difficult, because after all human beings are not born morally perfect. (Collins, 1956). Professional Integrity is of great importance because “Organizations of high integrity achieve superior performance because they attract and retain high-quality employees, customers, supplies, and investors.” (Collins...
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...Across the nation views on American Imperialism were similar in how both sides were concerned about how it would affect race relations, but the opposing sides were different because of their views in how it would affect the county’s strength and military. Those that were against Imperialising the world believed that bringing in nations like the Philippines would make racism worse in the U.S because adding an additional race. The anti-imperialists also believed that attempting to imperialize the world would spread the military too thin for it to be effective. On the other hand, the Imperialists believed that racism would improve in the U.S due to an era of good feeling in the country from wars. As for strength and military power Imperializing would bring greater strength from more land, manpower, and resources....
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...An Analysis of Two Arguments Serving in the military comes with many duties and obligations. Joining the military is not about carrying a weapon, it’s about everyone doing their job to the best of their trained ability. In the debate video: “Resolved: Women in the Military Should be excluded from combat”, two groups argue about whether women should be in combat, or should not. Each individual in their respective groups presented reasons and evidence on why they think their argument is valid. Considering all the challenges men have faced in the military over the years, it is understandable why some people vouch for women not to fight. In the debate video, the side that is for the resolution argues that woman should not be in the military...
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...leaders I have determined my strengths and areas of improvement. This exercise will allow me to be refreshed in the areas of expertise while also allowing me to discover which areas I should seek improvement. The following three traits of my strengths are which I have learned and mastered over my lifetime of professional and military experience. Three Strengths: 1. Self-confidence - Self-confidence specifies self-assurance in judgments, decision making ideas, and capabilities (2010, Lussier). This area is my best trait due to my military background. Prior to entering the military I had very little self-confidence that resulted in not achieving my full potential. The military has taught me to be very self-confident and it allowed me to not have any self-doubt when I am on an assignment or any other type of endeavor. Therefore, I have carried over from what I have obtained from my military experience to my professional career and it has allowed me to contribute to my organization successfully and to receive positive feedback from upper management. 2. Integrity – Integrity refers to behavior that honest and ethical that can make one trustworthy to others (2010, Lussier). It is also linked with self-confidence because it takes self-confidence to be an honest and trustworthy individual. Growing up as kid, my parents have always taught me the value of honestly in any type of environment, such as not stealing, lying, or cheating. The military allowed me to refresh myself...
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...With respect to a standing army, I believe there was not a member in the federal convention who did not feel unworthy at such an institution. What remedy then could be provided?-Leave the country defenceless? In order to provide for our defence, and exclude the dangers of a standing army, the general defence is left to those who are the objects of defence. It is left to the militia who will suffer if they become the instruments of tyranny. The general government must have power to call them forth when the general defence requires it. In order to produce greater security, the state governments are to appoint the officers." Nor is there any clear cut reference to restricting the power to voluntary enlistments that the power should apply in peace as well as war; that there should be no specific limitation of numbers to be enlisted. 3 suggestion that the power embraced "the customary and ordinary modes practised, in other governments "Congress have also the power-given them to raise and support armies, without any limitation as to numbers, and without any restriction in time of peace." (I One of the grievances set forth in our Declaration of Independence as a justification for overthrowing government was: "He has kept among us, in times of peace, standing armies * * *" In England there had been a long opposition to standing armies. They were condemned in the Petition of Right in 1628 and the Bill of Rights; they were branded as dangerous and contrary...
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...of the Serfs? Serfdom, a system of virtual slavery tying the Russian peasants to their landlords, was abolished in 1861 under the imperial demand of Tsar Nicholas II. This change was put in place for many reasons, including military defeat in Crimea, the economy and political system, which all contributed to the backwardness of Russia as a nation, as they prohibited the introduction of other major reforms. In my view, the most important cause of emancipation was the state of the economy, because the nature of serfdom prevented the country from catching up with the west, and the most important consequence was that the military was able to dramatically improve. One major reason that serfdom was abolished was because of the poor economic situation and general backwardness of the nation. Due to the nature of serfdom the economy was prevented from evolving; the serfs weren’t paid, so there could be no market, there could be no interest, and enterprise was prevented. This left Russia far behind the west, and with a struggling and starving workforce; they starved since the increasing famines and noble taxations left them with no food reserves. To combat this, they wanted to modernise agriculture, industry and railways to increase Russia’s economic strength. However, with serfdom in place, this was impossible to implement because serfs didn’t have money to invest in increasing agricultural efficiency, and the Government was reluctant to encourage industrialisation whilst serfdom...
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...Strengths and Opportunities For Improvement Introduction The first chapter of our text outlines who is a leader and continues to review different leadership roles as well as some theories of leadership. In chapter two, we find what traits and characteristics constitute effective leaders. From these readings, and performing the exercises found on page 64 of the text, this report will give the strengths and opportunities for improvement based upon those exercises. Strengths Most of my strengths come from my service in the Marines. Furthermore, the concepts that were taught in classes were not just for study, but practical applications of those concepts in real world scenarios. These concepts were most important and driven to the extreme when I joined the Teams (Force Reconnaissance); so, as a result, my primary influence for being an effective leader was in Force Recon. The first strength that was assessed was my decisiveness in making quick and correct decisions in a crisis situation. Decisiveness, from the military definition, reflects a range of possible outcomes. From Exacerbated to Resolution; this is not to be confused with Achievement. In Achievement, the basic concept considers the performance on how someone would execute a strategy; basically, how someone performs in combat. These same characteristics found in decisiveness, can be transferred to business as well. This is one reason for my success in my current business. The second trait I possess is...
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...Infantry Today, one of the biggest debates over women’s rights is the one over females being in the infantry. The world is changing and with that comes a lot more responsibility for policy makers, and there is a great debate over women being on the front lines. Women have been in the Military for quite some time, but not in a front line type of role. I can see both sides of the argument; the one that wants people to broaden their views and accept women in the infantry, and the other side that sees at as more of a male type of position. There are many pros and cons to the Military allowing women in combat positions, and I believe that while women should be allowed to have a chance in the infantry, the standards need to be the same whether it is a male or female. When the Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta removed the barriers of women being in the infantry it opened up 237,000 jobs to women. Around 53,000 positions are closed to women by units, such as Brigade Combat Teams in the Army. Panetta said that “if members of the military meet the qualifications for the job- not reduced qualifications- then they should have the right to serve.” The same argument can be made for having gays in the military. I don’t believe that they should be excluded, but I do believe they should have to keep their personal life to themselves. I agree with Panetta’s statement saying that if they are qualified then women should be able to serve. And the Secretary of Defense also stated that if women were...
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...men. Three, he interferes with the officers’ command; unaware of the principle that an army should adopt different tactics according to different circumstances. This will create misgivings in the minds of the officers and men. When an army is confused and fraught with misgivings, neighboring states will take advantage of the situation and attack. This will help disrupt the army and help the enemy to win. --- Sun Tzu’s ART OF WAR, Making assessments. The strength of an army does not lie in mere numbers. So long as long as you concentrate your own sources, have a clear picture of the enemy’s situation and secure the full support of your men that is sufficient. You must win them over by them humanly and keep them in line with strict military discipline. This will ensure their allegiance. --- Sun Tzu’s ART OF WAR, Deploying the troops. The guiding principle in military tactics may be linked to water. Just as flowing water avoids the heights and hastens to the low land, and army should avoid strengths and strike weaknesses. Just as water shapes itself according to the ground, and army should manage its victory in accordance with the situations of the enemy. Just as water has no constant shape, so in warfare there are no fixed rules and regulations. --- Sun Tzu’s ART OF WAR, Xu...
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