Commerce: Lean in Overhead, Expanding in Efficiency and Definitely under Control

Article Abstract:

The Department of Commerce has long been a disorganized unfocused department. Malcolm Baldridge began instituting change when he was appointed secretary. A massive administrative study was ordered and implemented. He incorporated long-term goals for every element of commerce. All changes are monitored and measured against common sense targets. The success at the Commerce Department indicates that much of government can be better managed at less cost. The employees in the Department have a higher morale with the success of the quiet revolution. The twenty long-term goals have created a formal strategic planning mechanism. Regional administrative support systems service the 16,000 employees in the fields around the country. Grants and loans have been regularized. A new payment system for employees has also cut costs and improved efficiency.

Methods, Forecasts and trends, Industrial efficiency, Economic efficiency, Business planning

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Air Force Office Automation & Productivity: The Direct Relation Is Intended

Article Abstract:

Government organizations as well as businesses are faced with information resource management problems, but before a system can be successfully designed, management should determine the objectiveness of office automation that they want to achieve. Ways to measure the success of office automation before and after its implementation are examined. The benefits that should be gained from office automation are presented.

Office automation

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Treasury's Check Claim Process Jumps in Efficiency Through Automation

Article Abstract:

The Treasury Department's Division of Check Claims has instituted an automated financial accounting and reporting system for handling reports due to labor management disputes. Long range planning was necessary to institute the successful program that exists today. The benefits of the automated system are presented.

United States, Planning, Working class, Checking accounts

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