Aptitude for Destruction, Volume 1 [[electronic resource] ] : Organizational Learning in Terrorist Groups and Its Implications for Combating Terrorism |
Autore | Jackson Brian A. <1972-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, : RAND Corporation, 2005 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (105 p.) |
Disciplina |
303.6/25
303.625 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
BakerJohn C. <1949->
ChalkPeter |
Soggetto topico |
Organizational learning
Terrorism -- Prevention -- Government policy Terrorists |
ISBN | 0-8330-4076-6 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Preface; Figures; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Chapter One - Introduction; About This Study; About This Report; Chapter Two - What is Organizational Learning?; Organizational Learning as a Four-Part Process; The Need to Combine Explicit and Tacit Knowledge; Different Forms of Organizational Learning; Chapter Three - The Need to Learn in Order to Change Effectively; Development, Improvement, and Employmentof New Weapons or Tactics; Improving Skills with Current Weapons or Tactics; Collecting and Utilizing Intelligence Information
Thwarting Efforts to Combat Terrorist ActivitiesPreserving Organizational Capabilities Despite the Lossof Group Members; Chapter Four - How Understanding Terrorist Group Learning Can Aid in Combating Terrorism; Detecting Terrorist Groups' Efforts to Change; Anticipating the Outcome of Terrorist Groups' Efforts to Change; Acting More Effectively to Thwart Terrorist Efforts; Chapter Five - Limitations of an Organizational-Learning-Based Approach for Analysis and Operational Planning in Combating Terrorism; The Need to Understand Terrorist Group Structureand Membership Lack of Data on Terrorist Group Learning ProcessesThe Nature of Learning Models; Difficulties in Measuring the Results of Learning; Understanding the Contribution of Learning Ability toSpecific Terrorist Operations; Chapter Six - Conclusions; Assessing the Threat Posed by Individual Terrorist Groupsand Understanding Their Behavior; Developing and Implementing Effective Counterstrategies; Allocating Resources and Developing Metrics to Assessthe Effectiveness of Efforts to Combat Terrorism; Concluding Remarks; Appendix - Overview of the Case Study Groups; References |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910219988003321 |
Jackson Brian A. <1972-> | ||
Santa Monica, : RAND Corporation, 2005 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Aptitude for Destruction, Volume 2 [[electronic resource] ] : Case Studies of Organizational Learning in Five Terrorist Groups |
Autore | Jackson Brian A. <1972-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, : RAND Corporation, 2005 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (215 p.) |
Disciplina |
303.6/25
303.625 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
BakerJohn C. <1949->
ChalkPeter |
Soggetto topico |
Organizational learning
Terrorism -- Prevention -- Government policy Terrorists |
ISBN | 0-8330-4077-4 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Cover; Preface; Preface; Figures and Tables; Figures and Tables; Acknowledgments; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Chapter One - Introduction; Chapter One - Introduction; The Need to Both Describe and Explain Learning; The Need to Both Describe and Explain Learning; About This Study; About This Study; About This Report; About This Report; References; References; Part I: Case Studies - Prologue; Part I: Case Studies - Prologue; Chapter Two - Aum Shinrikyo; Chapter Two - Aum Shinrikyo; Introduction; Introduction; Background; Background
Operations and Tactics Operations and Tactics; Training; Training; Logistics; Logistics; Intelligence and Operational Security; Intelligence and Operational Security; Conclusions; Conclusions; References; References; Chapter Three - Hizballah, the Party of God; Chapter Three - Hizballah, the Party of God; Introduction; Introduction; Background; Background; Operations and Tactics; Operations and Tactics; Training; Training; Logistics; Logistics; Intelligence and Operational Security; Intelligence and Operational Security; Conclusions; Conclusions; References; References Chapter Four - Jemaah Islamiyah Chapter Four - Jemaah Islamiyah; Introduction; Introduction; Background; Background; Operations and Tactics; Operations and Tactics; Training; Training; Logistics; Logistics; Intelligence and Operational Security; Intelligence and Operational Security; Conclusions; Conclusions; References; References; Chapter Five - Provisional Irish Republican Army; Chapter Five - Provisional Irish Republican Army; Introduction; Introduction; Background; Background; Operations and Tactics; Operations and Tactics; Training; Training; Logistics; Logistics Intelligence and Operational Security Intelligence and Operational Security; Conclusions; Conclusions; References; References; Chapter Six - The Radical Environmentalist Movement; Chapter Six - The Radical Environmentalist Movement; Introduction; Introduction; Background; Background; Operations and Tactics; Operations and Tactics; Training; Training; Intelligence and Operational Security; Intelligence and Operational Security; Conclusions; Conclusions; References; References; Part II: Theory and Application - Prologue; Part II: Theory and Application - Prologue Chapter Seven - Theory: Organizational Learning as a Four-Component Process Chapter Seven - Theory: Organizational Learning as a Four-Component Process; Acquisition; Acquisition; Interpretation; Interpretation; Distribution; Distribution; Storage; Storage; References; References; Chapter Eight - Application: The four Components of Organizational Learning in the Case Study Groups; Chapter Eight - Application: The four Components of Organizational Learning in the Case Study Groups; Acquisition; Acquisition; Interpretation; Interpretation; Distribution; Distribution; Storage; Storage Chapter Nine - Concluding Observations |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910219984703321 |
Jackson Brian A. <1972-> | ||
Santa Monica, : RAND Corporation, 2005 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Efficient aviation security : strengthening the analytic foundation for making air transportation security decisions |
Autore | Jackson Brian A. <1972-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Place of publication not identified], : RAND HOMELAND SECURITY AND DEFEMSE CENTER, 2012 |
Disciplina | 363.28/760973 |
Soggetto topico |
Aeronautics - Security measures - United States
Mechanical Engineering Engineering & Applied Sciences Aeronautics Engineering & Astronautics |
ISBN | 0-8330-7970-0 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Altri titoli varianti | Efficient Aviation Security |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910220150603321 |
Jackson Brian A. <1972-> | ||
[Place of publication not identified], : RAND HOMELAND SECURITY AND DEFEMSE CENTER, 2012 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Emerging threats and security planning : how should we decide what hypothetical threats to worry about? / / Brian A. Jackson, David R. Frelinger |
Autore | Jackson Brian A. <1972-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, CA, : RAND, 2009 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (x, 19 pages) |
Disciplina |
355
355.033573 355/.033573 |
Altri autori (Persone) | FrelingerDave |
Collana | Occasional paper (Rand Corporation) |
Soggetto topico |
Civil defense - United States
National security - United States - Planning Terrorism - United States - Prevention Strategic planning - United States |
ISBN |
1-282-45116-2
9786612451164 0-8330-4864-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Cover; Preface; Contents; Tables; Summary; Emerging Threats and Security Planning: How Should We Decide What Hypothetical Threats to Worry About?; The Variety of Emerging Threats Challenging Security Planning; Framing a Middle-Ground Approach to Addressing Emerging Threats; Identifying Niche Threats; Prioritizing Emerging Threat Scenarios; Conclusions: Security Planning for the Niche and the Novel; References |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910220158303321 |
Jackson Brian A. <1972-> | ||
Santa Monica, CA, : RAND, 2009 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Evaluating the reliability of emergency response systems for large-scale incident operations [[electronic resource] /] / Brian A. Jackson, Kay Sullivan Faith, Henry H. Willis |
Autore | Jackson Brian A. <1972-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, CA, : RAND, 2010 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (226 p.) |
Disciplina | 363.34/80684 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
FaithKay Sullivan
WillisHenry H |
Collana | RAND Corporation monograph series |
Soggetto topico |
Emergency management - United States - Evaluation
Preparedness - Evaluation Incident command systems - United States Assistance in emergencies - United States Emergency communication systems - United States |
ISBN |
1-282-94038-4
9786612940385 0-8330-5014-1 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One - Introduction: Measurement and Emergency Preparedness; Chapter Two - Defining and Demonstrating Response Reliability Analysis; Chapter Three - Describing a Chlorine Release Scenario and Relevant Response Parameters; Chapter Four - A Simplified Model of an Emergency Response to a Chlorine Release; Chapter Five - Exploring What Can Go Wrong During a Chlorine Response Operation: Identifying Relevant Failure Modes
Chapter Six - Assessing the Probability, Effects, and Severity of Failure Modes: An Exploratory Analysis Using Response After-Action ReportsChapter Seven - Concluding Observations; Appendixes; Bibliography; Back Cover |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910220152903321 |
Jackson Brian A. <1972-> | ||
Santa Monica, CA, : RAND, 2010 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Fostering innovation in community and institutional corrections : identifying high-priority technology and other needs for the U.S. corrections sector / / Brian A. Jackson [and eight others] ; sponsored by the National Institute of Justice |
Autore | Jackson Brian A. <1972-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, California : , : RAND Corporation, , 2015 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (318 p.) |
Disciplina | 365.973 |
Collana | Priority Criminal Justice Needs Initiative |
Soggetto topico | Corrections - United States |
ISBN |
0-8330-8885-8
0-8330-8887-4 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; CHAPTER ONE: Introduction; A Need for Innovation in Corrections; Considering Innovation in Corrections; Innovation in Corrections Involves Many Sectors and Organizations; Building an Innovation Agenda for Corrections; About This Report; CHAPTER TWO: The State of Corrections Today; The Size of the Population Under Correctional Supervision; Changing Characteristics of the Correctional Population; Mentally Ill Population; Aging Population; Female Population
The High Financial Cost of CorrectionsInequities in the Application of Incarceration and Its Personal Costs; Corrections Agency Size and Capability Diversity; The Corrections Workforce; Outcomes; Corrections and Changing Technology; Moving Forward; CHAPTER THREE: Corrections Technology and Practice Today; A Taxonomy of Corrections Technology and Practice; The State of the Art Today-Sketching the Foundation for Corrections Innovation; Facility Operations and Population Services; Person-Worn Equipment and Weapons/Force; Information and Communications; Vehicles Doctrine, Tactics, Management, and Behavioral Knowledge Development and TrainingConclusion; CHAPTER FOUR: From Corrections Today to Corrections Tomorrow: Identifying Needs in Community and Institutional Corrections; Framing Top-Level Objectives for the Correctional System; Identifying the Building Blocks of the Innovation Agenda; Previous Efforts to Identify Corrections Needs; Generating Corrections Needs with the Advisory Panel Members; Reviewing the Needs Produced by the Corrections Advisory Panel; What Were the Central Issues Driving Corrections Needs? How Do the Needs Generated in Community and Institutional Corrections Compare?Conclusions-Corrections Needs Yesterday and Today; CHAPTER FIVE: Prioritizing the Needs to Develop an Innovation Agenda for Corrections; The Logic of Prioritizing Corrections Needs; Prioritizing the Corrections Objectives; Prioritizing Corrections Technology Needs; High-Priority Innovation Needs for Community Corrections; High-Priority Innovation Needs for Institutional Corrections; Looking Across the Corrections Enterprise; CHAPTER SIX: Conclusions: Fostering Innovation in Corrections An Innovation Agenda for the Entire Corrections SectorLooking Forward-Maintaining and Elaborating the Innovation Agenda; APPENDIXES; A. Corrections Advisory Panel Members; B. Corrections Advisory Panel Agenda; C. Detailed Methodology; D. Full List of Community Corrections Needs; E. Full List of Institutional Corrections Needs; References |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910220145703321 |
Jackson Brian A. <1972-> | ||
Santa Monica, California : , : RAND Corporation, , 2015 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Fostering innovation in the U.S. court system : identifying high-priority technology and other needs for improving court operations and outcomes |
Autore | Jackson Brian A. <1972-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Place of publication not identified], : Rand, 2016 |
Soggetto topico |
Courts - Technological innovations - United States
Justice, Administration of - United States Law - U.S. - General Law - U.S Law, Politics & Government |
ISBN | 0-8330-9581-1 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Preface -- Figures and Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- ; Chapter 1. Introduction: Considering Innovation in U.S. Courts -- About This Report -- ; Chapter 2: The State of the U.S. Court System Today: Key Trends and Challenges for the U.S. Court System: Court Caseloads and Resource Scarcity -- Court Security and Preparedness -- Proliferation of Problem-Solving Courts -- Racial and Economic Disparities in Case Processing and Outcomes -- Increasing Prominence of Pro Se Litigants -- Courts and Changing Technology -- Moving Forward -- ; Chapter 3. Court Technology and Practice Today -- A Taxonomy of Court Technology and Practice -- The State of the Art Today -- Sketching the Foundation for Court Innovation: Information and Communications -- Doctrine, Tactics, Management, and Behavioral Knowledge Development and Training -- Facility Operations and Population Services -- Person-Worn Equipment and Weapons/Force -- Conclusion -- ; Chapter 4. From Courts Today to Courts Tomorrow: Identifying and Prioritizing Innovation Needs in Technology, Policy, and Practice -- The Courts Advisory Panel Process : Identifying Innovation Needs -- Prioritizing Innovation Needs -- Toward an Innovation Agenda for the U.S. Court System: Considering the Identified Needs as a Whole -- Identifying Priority Needs to Focus the Innovation Agenda -- ; Chapter 5. Conclusions: An Innovation Agenda Focused on Information and Communications Tools and Practices -- An Agenda Driven More by Adopting Existing Tools and Practices Than Developing New Ones -- Fostering Innovation in the U.S. Court System -- APPENDIXES -- References. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910220138403321 |
Jackson Brian A. <1972-> | ||
[Place of publication not identified], : Rand, 2016 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Police department investments in information technology systems : challenges assessing their payoff / / Brian A. Jackson [and three others] |
Autore | Jackson Brian A. <1972-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, California : , : RAND Corporation, , 2014 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (220 pages) |
Disciplina | 363.2 |
Soggetto topico |
Police
Law enforcement |
ISBN | 0-8330-8987-0 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910220088903321 |
Jackson Brian A. <1972-> | ||
Santa Monica, California : , : RAND Corporation, , 2014 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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