Abstract
This paper presents critical analysis of management theory and practice and identifies stream of influences from military strategy and practice on modern day managerial practices. With extensive review of mainstream literature on management theory and practice, this study discovers a range of classical examples of militaristic trends in managerial practice from history, military strategies and tactics. Paper also classifies heroic attributes of military generals that most often are adopted by business managers at workplace. This research also presents comparative study of militaristic influences on managerial practices across the world including Pakistan. In light of the discussion, article finally illustrates policy implications for further research, managers, government and other stakeholders.
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