The Measurement of Organizational Effectiveness: A Review of Relevant Research and Opinion

Abstract

The general topic of defining organization effectiveness is addressed. While no succinct definition is provided, a construct of organizational effectiveness is recognized. Existing theory, research, and practice surrounding the construct has been searched and current measurement techniques have been cataloged along with summaries of various theories and models. Alternative methodological approaches and manifest characteristics of organizations in terms of effectiveness are considered. A compilation of independent, dependent, and intervening variables is presented. Suggestions are offered for future research in the Navy setting in the area of organizational effectiveness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0786462

Entities

People

  • David A. Bownas
  • John P. Campbell
  • Marvin D. Dunnette
  • Norman G. Peterson

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Administrative Personnel
  • Business Administration
  • Climate Change
  • Employment
  • Factor Analysis
  • Health Services
  • Human Behavior
  • Industrial Plants
  • Management Personnel
  • Operations Research
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Recreation
  • Students
  • Systems Engineering

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  • Medicine

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  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.