Problems of developing a management culture in a military organization

Maksim V. Korchagin, adjunct of full-time education, Saratov Military Order of Zhukov Red Banner Institute of Troops National Guard of the Russian Federation, e-mail: korchaginmaksimVNG@yandex.ru

The study is devoted to the analysis of the problems of developing a management culture in military organizations in a dynamically changing geopolitical situation and the transformation of military threats. Based on a theoretical analysis of the concepts of E. Schein, P. Drucker and G. Hofstede, key elements of managerial culture were identified, including basic assumptions, professional and ethical principles and national-cultural features. Empirical research (N1155 military personnel) made it possible to identify the main problems: excessive bureaucratization (41%), lack of motivation efficiency (22.6%), administrative obstacles to the introduction of innovations (19.3%), lack of the possibility of developing horizontal management communications (17.1%).

The results of the study confirm the need to modernize management practices through the introduction of adaptive management methods, digitalization of administrative interaction, and the development of integrated (transformational) leadership.

Keywords: management culture, military organizations, adaptive management, integrated or transformational leadership, staff motivation, innovation, communication

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