THE MILITARY LEADER'S CHALLENGE: ACHIEVING THE BALANCE BETWEEN SUBORDINATES' PERSONAL VALUES AND ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

This article analyzes the fragility of the balance between the personal values of the members of the military organization and the institutional values promoted by the aforementioned organization. Starting from the premise that the operational efficiency and the cohesion of the unit depend largely on the harmony between these two value systems, the paper explores, starting from the clarification of the concepts of personal and organizational values, the risks that may be associated with the conflict between these two categories of values, as well as some strategies through which military leaders can prevent and manage the discrepancies that arise. The issue of the challenges faced by military leaders in managing conflicts between the two sets of values, as well as their impact on organizational performance, is also addressed. The paper is based on studies and sources published after 2015, relevant, one could say, for the current realities associated with military leadership.