Applying the management‐by‐objectives technique in an industrial library

Stanton, Robert O.

doi:10.1002/asi.4630260602

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“…Problems with implementing MBO programs have been reported by a number of researchers (Carroll, 1986, p. 308;Ford, 1979;French, Kast, & Rosenzweig, 1985, p. 471;Griffin & Moorhead, 1986, p. 438;Hollmann, 1976, p. 29;Ivancevich & Glueck, 1986, p. 303;Levinson, 1970;McConkie, 1979a, p. 472;Miner, 1988, p. 198;Reddin, 1971;Stanton, 1975;Szilagyi & Wallace, 1983, p. 582;Tosi & Carroll, 1968, p. 421;Winstead, 1979). Much of this literature can be interpreted in terms of variation in the level of top-management commitment to the MBO process and resultant differences in the nature of the program developed (Carroll, 1986;Kopelman, 1986;McConkie, 1979a, p. 472;Raia, 1974a;Ruth, 1979;Stein, 1975).…”

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Impact of management by objectives on organizational productivity.

Rodgers¹,

Hunter²

1991

Journal of Applied Psychology

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Goal setting, participation in decision making, and objective feedback have each been shown to increase productivity As a combination of these three processes, management by objectives (MBO) also should increase productivity. A meta-analysis of studies supported this prediction: 68 out of 70 studies showed productivity gains, and only 2 studies showed losses. The literature on MBO indicates that various problems have been encountered with implementing MBO programs. One factor was predicted to be essential to success: the level of top-management commitment to M BO. Proper implementation starts from the top and requires both support and participation from top management. Results of the meta-analysis showed that when top-management commitment was high, the average gain in productivity was 56%. When commitment was low, the average gain in productivity was only 6%.

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Section: Mbo Implementation Processmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of management by objectives on organizational productivity.

Rodgers¹,

Hunter²

1991

Journal of Applied Psychology

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104

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“…However, authors like Salverson (41), Vickery (50), Lamkin (30,31), Chamis (8), Fasana (19), and a few others (27,30,34,46) give their opinion regarding systems analysis as a tool for research in scientific management of libraries. However, authors like Salverson (41), Vickery (50), Lamkin (30,31), Chamis (8), Fasana (19), and a few others (27,30,34,46) give their opinion regarding systems analysis as a tool for research in scientific management of libraries.…”

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Systems Analysis as a Tool for Research in Scientific Management of Libraries: A State of the Art Review

Mahapatra¹

1980

Libri

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The problem of research in library and information science can be small scale or large scale; can be specific or general, can be short term or long term; can be very practical or very theoretical (50). Kajberg (27) evaluates research methods in librarianship, with American viewpoint where as Slamecka (43) observes some of the pragmatic approaches to theoretical research in information science. Vickery (50) illustrates the various 'analytical techniques for investigating libraries'. Priscilla Rose's (40) approach is through the following three manners: i) Behavioral approach, ii) Systems approach and iii) Other less important varieties of approaches. Bellomy (2) solves library problems through systems approach, whereas Elton and Vickery (17) suggest the scope of operational research in the library and information field.Of all the above approaches, this state of the art review discusses only the systems approach for research in library and information field. An attempt has been made to discover the fundamental concepts behind systems analysis and its possible application to library administration and operation. Much emphasis has been paid to the technique aspect of the subject. The review deals with the following phases of the subject: i) systems and systems characteristics, ii) systems analysis, its definition, scope and application, iii) phases of systems study, iv) techniques of systems study, and v) future prospects. Systems and systems characteristicsMoore (38) quoting Webster defines a system as "a set or arrangement of things so related or connected as to form a unity or organic whole, a set of facts, principles, rules, etc; classified or arranged in an orderly form so as toThe author is Lecturer,

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