The Importance of Following Orders and Having Respect

The Importance of Following Orders and Having Respect Name Institution The Importance of Following Orders and Having Respect The operations of many organizations depend greatly on the ability of its members to follow orders and respect authority. For operations of different organizations to run smoothly, following orders issued by people with higher authority is essential. If these orders are not followed, the operations are bound to collapse and this can be detrimental for the organization both in the short term and in the long term. Furthermore, respect to members of higher authority as well as those in the same level is integral to the successful running of organizations. In the military, following orders and having respect embody the values that are upheld. Following orders and showing respect, therefore, allows members of the military to run operations smoothly, not only for their benefit but also for the benefit of those around them, including the community and the society at large. This paper examines the importance of following orders and having respect, with a focus on the army. Following orders and having respect is integral in many organizations, particularly in the military, because it helps in improving efficiency. The success of army operations is greatly dependent on efficiency. The efficiency with which operations are run can determine success or failure in the battlefield. When an army officer follows orders, it increases the efficiency of the unit, thereby increasing the chances of achieving battlefield objectives. During combat, army members must be instructed on when and how to use their weapons. In addition, they have to receive tactics that can help them win battles. It is through following orders that they can execute the instructions and tactics. It is through following such instructions and tactics that the efficiency of military operations can be improved. It is important to recognize that the army exists to defend and protect the constitution. In order to this, they seek to deter war and when that fails, they have to attain victory in the battlefield. The chances of success in the battlefield are improved with efficient operations. Given that following of orders determines the efficiency with which operations are carried out, it is deducible that it is extremely integral in army operations. In case some or all members of a unit fail to follow orders, frustrations and chaos can easily arise, and the result of this would be a failure to achieve battlefield objectives. It is important to note that the following of orders is not important in combat only. Noncombat operations that have tasks to be accomplished require following or orders for efficiency. If one is not able to follow orders, operations can easily be compromised. Therefore, following orders is extremely integral as it improves the efficiency of operations. Following orders helps in proper utilization of important resources such as personnel, weapons, and time. These resources, among others, are important for the effective running of organizations. If they are not properly utilized, operations could go wrong. For members of an organization or a unit to util...