The Significance of Socialization and Cohesion in Contemporary Society — Military Transitions

Abstract

The author has observed that a common social background assists members of military organizations to develop as a cohesive unit. Similarities in previous social experiences such as social class, regional origin and age appears to contribute toward solidification of the primary group. This paper briefly examines the factors which contribute to the development of socialization and cohesion in an organization. One vehicle to assist the reader in understanding the cohesion concept is the discussion of the German Wehrmacht model and its impact on the issue.

Citation

Cardinali, R. (1995), "The Significance of Socialization and Cohesion in Contemporary Society — Military Transitions", Humanomics, Vol. 11 No. 4, pp. 39-55. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb018768