Management by Objectives and Governmental Productivity

Abstract

This thesis examines some of the organizational characteristics that restrict productivity in government organizations. The beneficial impact of clearly established organizational objectives on productivity is stressed, and the theory and practice of Management by Objectives is reviewed. The purpose of the thesis was to determine if the techniques of MBO, appropriately utilized could be expected to improve the productivity of government organizations, and to assist government managers in avoiding common pitfalls in MBO applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA033695

Entities

People

  • David F. Brumley

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • California
  • Commerce
  • Concrete
  • Control Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Executives
  • Governments
  • Local Governments
  • Management Personnel
  • National Governments
  • Organizational Structure
  • Performance Appraisals
  • Personnel Management
  • Productivity
  • Public Administration
  • Schools
  • Training Management

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Systems Analysis and Design