Jacob N. Shapiro
The Terrorist's Dilemma
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691157214
- author:
- Jacob N. Shapiro
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 350
- Dimensions:
- 23.37 x 16.26 x 2.79 centimetres
- Genre:
- Business, Operations, Organizational Behavior,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Terrorist's Dilemma: Managing Violent Covert Organizations by Jacob N. Shapiro is a comprehensive analysis of how terrorist groups organize themselves and the challenges they face in maintaining control while operating secretly. This book examines the great variation in how terrorist groups are structured, drawing on agency theory, historical case studies, and internal documents from various terrorist organizations. Shapiro reveals that the core managerial challenges faced by terrorists often lead to the development of complex organizational systems, complete with hierarchies and disciplinary codes. Through a detailed analysis of over 100 terrorist autobiographies and internal documents, Shapiro sheds light on the prevalence of bureaucracy in terrorist groups. The Terrorist's Dilemma provides a historically informed explanation for why some groups adopt more hierarchical structures while others resemble miniature firms. The book offers a nuanced understanding of the strategic interaction between terrorist leaders and their operatives, highlighting the consistent challenges faced by these organizations across different regions and conflicts.
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