US Navy Structure and Culture

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The Organization Structure and Culture of the U.S. Navy
Organizational Structure of the Department of the Navy (Navy live. http://seabeemagazine.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2014/02/Chapter-6.pdf)
The U.S. Navy incorporates various cultures including the culture of command. This culture is essential for the overall performance of different operations within the organization and especially during war periods.
The core values include honor, courage, and commitment which officers follow the latter by engaging in war activities that show courage, allegiance to the country, and obedience to given orders.
The navy sets standard behaviors that all professional mariners need to abide. These behavioral norms are essential since they offer guidelines on how members should conduct themselves for successful operations.
Several areas in the naval management need review including the never-say-no culture which leaves officers working in deplorable conditions such as being overworked.
U.S. Navy’s organizational structure enables the overall implementation of the strategy since it comprises of various departments with respective heads that allow closer dealing with heads of specific department and facilitate supervision.
The navy’s processes are standardized where subordinates follow instructions to the letter, and there is usually little to no room for flexibility.
The Navy requires more collateral and coordinating structures to prevent tragic occurrences as ones experienced recently involving the collision of high-profile ships claiming lives.

The government usually takes time releasing funds and the procedures involved in reaching designated parties take time. However, the funds are always available to meet strategic practices in the military.
The navy comprises of highly-skilled personnel to perform crucial duties. Resources are available but sometimes are inadequate such as employment of enough workers to ensure subordinates are not overworked.
The navy ensures people in leading positions undergo training and thorough evaluation before attaining such positions, and, therefore, people in management have decent talent.
Information systems play a crucial role in naval operations and, therefore, are important in facilitating this strategy.
Although the navy has powerful and highly effective equipment and facilities, there is a need to improve its innovativeness to ensure the efficient performance of team members.
Works Cited
Navylive. “Chapter 6: Naval Organization”. Seabee Magazine. 2014.
http://seabeemagazine.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2014/02/Chapter-6.pdf