Better Control is Needed.
Abstract
The basic question of 'What is control.' is discussed as it applies in any management situation in general and as it may be applied in management in the Army today. Control is the essential element which ties the management functions together with a system. The relatively new decision sciences of systems analysis and cybernetics are discussed in relation as to how they may be applied by the Commander in his day-to-day decision-making. Feedback theory is shown to be an essential part of controlling. Performance indicators are too often used by the Commander alone to tell him what is wrong with a unit. A control system for any organization must be well planned and the Commander must take a systematic approach to management control if he expects to gain his objectives.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 28, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA009948
Entities
People
- Richard W. Cayll
Organizations
- United States Army War College