NCJ Number
52857
Journal
Journal of Police Science and Administration Volume: 6 Issue: 4 Dated: (DECEMBER 1978) Pages: 416-418
Date Published
1978
Length
3 pages
Annotation
THE MANAGEMENT STUDIES ACRONYN, PODSCORB, IS REDEFINED TO INCLUDE POLITICS, OBSOLESCENCE, DISSATISFACTION, STAGNATION, COMPUTERS, REACTION, AND BARGAINING AGENT. THE PROBLEMS OF MODERN MANAGEMENT ARE DISCUSSED.
Abstract
THE TRADITIONAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT ACRONYM PODSCORB STANDS FOR PLANNING, ORGANIZING, DIRECTING, STAFFING, COORDINATION, REPORTING, AND BUDGETING. EACH OF THESE TRADITIONAL CONCEPTS IS DISCUSSED BRIEFLY, THEN THE NEW PODSCORB IS PRESENTED IN A HUMOROUS MANNER. THE NEW PROBLEMS COVER FAIR PERSONNEL PRACTICES, RAPIDLY CHANGING TECHNOLOGY, JOB ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY, LIVING WITH COMPUTERIZED PROCEDURES, CAREFUL PLANNING, AND UNIONIZATION. THE NEW PODSCORB IS CONSIDERED A CHALLENGE TO MANAGEMENT. (GLR)