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When properly implemented, management by objectives and self-control is an effective philosophy of management. It has been used with positive results in both private and public service institutions. It does not substitute for sound management; rather, it provides the discipline and the process needed to achieve sound management. Management by objectives’ effectiveness depends on top management support, clear specifications of objectives and managers who are trained to implement it. Testimonial and empirical evidence supports these claims.
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Maciariello, J.A. (2016). Management by Objectives and Self-control. In: Augier, M., Teece, D. (eds) The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Strategic Management. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-349-94848-2_165-1
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