Management Control in Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Activities.

Abstract

This study examines the management control procedure used by Navy club and recreation programs. It discusses management control theory available in literature and uses Anthony and Young's model of programming, budgeting, operations and measurement, evaluation, and reporting as a basis for the ensuing discussion. NMPC policies in the area of management control are describe with particular emphasis being given to Project 'Smart Compass'. A summary of interviews with managers at three levels in the chain of command documents actual practice in use at sample commands. Particular strengths and weaknesses of control systems are discussed in an analysis of theory, policy, and practice. Though the study was done of Navy club and recreation programs, the conclusions and recommendations are applicable to club and recreation programs of all four armed service branches. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA177291

Entities

People

  • Christine M. Flavin

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

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  • Accounting
  • Active Duty
  • California
  • Commerce
  • Computer Programming
  • Control Systems
  • Control Theory
  • Employment
  • Financial Management
  • Measurement
  • Military Personnel
  • Money
  • Naval Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Recreation
  • Training
  • United States

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