HEALTHY COMMAND ENVIRONMENTS: DEFINITIONS, RISK FACTORS, AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS
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Authors
Cooper, Emily E.
Morris, Spencer J.
Goman, Barret W.
Subjects
healthy environment
protective factors
command climate
risk factors
retention
sea-duty
shore-duty
qualitative
destructive behaviors
protective behaviors
communication
leadership
trust
programs
policies
practices
procedures
P4
protective factors
command climate
risk factors
retention
sea-duty
shore-duty
qualitative
destructive behaviors
protective behaviors
communication
leadership
trust
programs
policies
practices
procedures
P4
Advisors
Nissen, Mark E.
Tick, Simona L.
Date of Issue
2021-12
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
This project aims to identify protective and risk factors that contribute to a healthy command environment and the effects of those factors on Sailor behavior. To examine which factors were most impactful for building a healthy command environment, we developed and asked our participants a series of Likert scale questions and open-ended questions. Using their answers, we analyzed any perceived effects upon Sailor behavior. We compared responses from sea vs. shore command experiences as well as responses from different communities within the Navy. Our research shows which command practices, policies, procedures, and processes (P4) contributed to healthier environments. Our research shows that trust, leadership, and communication significantly influence a command’s environment. Our findings indicate that these themes can manifest through a variety of programs, policies, practices, and procedures. As a result, we recommend expanding the current leadership curriculum to include organizational behavior to improve implementation of the P4 throughout the military. We also recommend expanding the data collection effort throughout the Navy to gain a more complete understanding of healthy environments in the fleet and to enhance readiness, foster healthier Sailor behaviors, and encourage higher retention.
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Thesis
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Department of Defense Management (DDM)
Department of Defense Management (DDM)
Department of Defense Management (DDM)
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N17
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