| ID | 139828 |
| Title Proper | Far apart but close together |
| Other Title Information | a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the career structure and organisational culture of the post-war British diplomatic service |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hughes, Michael J ; Platt, Roger H |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | A good deal has been written about the organisation and structure of the British diplomatic establishment since 1945. This analysis uses detailed quantitative and qualitative data to develop an understanding of the background and career trajectories of the most senior figures in the Diplomatic Service in 1975. By tracing their careers, it is possible to identify more precisely than before the changing educational and social background of these individuals when compared with previous generations of diplomats. This analysis also examines certain core features of the culture of the diplomatic establishment during the post-war decades, analysing how it both shaped and was shaped by particular structures and practices. Despite the existence of a peripatetic career structure that dispersed members of the diplomatic establishment around the globe, there were still numerous opportunities for the kinds of personal contact necessary to maintain an integrated culture. |
| `In' analytical Note | Diplomacy and Statecraft Vol. 26, No.2; Jun 2015: p.266-293 |
| Journal Source | Diplomacy and Statecraft Vol: 26 No 2 |
| Key Words | Diplomatic Service ; Organisational Culture ; Qualitative Analysis ; Quantitative Analysis ; Career Structure ; Post-War British Diplomatic Service ; Diplomatic Establishment ; Integrated Culture |