Management by objectives and results for business and industry
By: George L. Morrisey.
Edition: 2d ed.
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Pub. Co.
Published: 1977
Place of publication: Reading, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 252
Subjects: Management by objectives.
Description: Abstract: This book is a guide on management by objectives and results for individuals at all levels of management. The author begins by introducing the concept of management by objectives and results. Next, the author devotes several chapters to roles and missions, key results areas, and indicators of effectiveness. The following chapter describes how to identify and write objectives. Next, the author discusses the preparation of action plans. Topics in this chapter include: scheduling, budgeting, programming, reviewing and reconciling, and fixing accountability. The author also examines control within the organization, including setting standards, evaluating performance, and correcting action. Next, the role of communication within management by objectives is examined. The last chapter reviews the implementation of management by objectives and results. Throughout the book, the author uses real life examples to explain the concept and process of this management theory.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 222-230.
First ed. published in 1970 under title: Management by objectives and results.