Includes bibliographical references and index.

PART 1. DEFENCE GOVERNANCE: 1. Commonalities and constraints in defence governance and management / Laura R. Cleary and Teri McConville ; 2. The principles of good governance / Jeff Haynes ; 3. Political direction: the essence of democratic, civil and civilian control / Laura R. Cleary ; 4. Policy formulation and execution / David Chuter ; 5. Transparency and accountability/ Laura R. Cleary ; 6. Civilians in defence / David Chuter and Laura R. Cleary ; 7. The functions of a defence ministry / Trevor Taylor -- PART 2. DEFENCE MANAGEMENT: 8. The Principles of management applied to the defence sector / Teri McConville ; 9. Strategic management: avoiding analysis paralysis / Derrick J. Neal ; 10. Information and its management / Annie Maddison ; 11. Human resource management in the defence environment / Alex Alexandrou and Roger Darby ; 12. Basic concepts in financial management / Len Nockles and Teri McConville ; 13. Defence acquisition / Trevor Taylor ; 14. Performance management and the balanced scorecard / Sylvie Jackson ; 15. Change management: putting strategy into practice / Derrick J. Neal ; 16. The governance and management of defence: future challenges / Teri McConville and Laura R. Cleary.

Although each state is inarguably unique it is possible to identify certain common problems and issues with respect to defence governance and management. This text introduces the reader to the basic principles of governance and management through the identification of these key commonalities. This new book also shows that if individuals are keen to reform practices within their defence establishment they also need to be aware of the various constraints and obstacles that may challenge them. Each contributor is an acknowledged expert in their field and identifies examples of good practice from across the world and the steps taken to implement that practice. This book strongly supports teaching, each chapter includes prompts for reflective activity. It also recognizes that most readers will not be native English speakers, therefore the short vignettes it clearly presents in plain language greatly enhance accessibility to the subject--Publisher's blurb.