In traditional organisational structures, the chain of command has long been the dominant framework for leadership. This hierarchical approach emphasises authority, control, and a top-down ...

A major overhaul in how the military investigates and prosecutes sexual assaults and other serious crimes launches today as the Pentagon shifts decision-making from unit commanders to independent ...

The Arkansas School Safety Commission is considering recommending establishing a unified law enforcement response in the event of a school shooting in an effort to prevent confusion during a crisis.

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Supply chains are the lifeblood of global trade and industry, yet recent years have seen them disrupted by a multitude of challenges. Ongoing geopolitical tensions, a global pandemic, trade wars, ...

After 60 days of waiting, a report on operations at the FDA has arrived. It says the agency needs more money and an organizational chart that has a clear chain of command. Agency insiders, observers, ...

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Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith is facing backlash and mockery on social media after she appeared to not understand a question from the media about the department's ...

At least four Brandywine School District administrators knew of claims made by Nemours against a school therapist. An investigation revealed the district’s “chain of command” policy played a role in ...

The slaughter of 19 young children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, as dozens of police officers stood by, paralyzed by their obedience to the chain of command, was ...

The commander of Fort McCoy was relieved of duty after the US Army base in Wisconsin failed to install photos of President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on a wall ...