DocumentCode
1512496
Title
Management by objectives in the R&D environment — A simulation
Author
Poziomek, E.J. ; Rice, D.W. ; Andersen, D.F.
Author_Institution
Res. Div., Chem. Systems Lab., Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA
Issue
2
fYear
1977
fDate
5/1/1977 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
45
Lastpage
51
Abstract
A system dynamics model of the interrelations in an R&D organization between management by objectives (MBO), social interaction, and employee motivation and productivity is presented. In many cases, MBO is shown to increase employee productivity by generating task-related work pressures. However, longer run counteracting decreases in productivity may result if management neglects the negative effects of task pressure on social interaction. Policies are discussed for managing these positive and negative effects inherent in MBO.
Keywords
research and development management; employee motivation; management by objectives; productivity; research and development; social interaction; system dynamics model; Aerospace electronics; Atmospheric modeling; Logic gates; Mathematical model; Organizations; Productivity; Technology forecasting;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Engineering Management, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9391
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TEM.1977.6447334
Filename
6447334
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