Robert Anthony lecture about government control systems Digital
Scope and Contents
This audio recording documents a lecture about government control systems. Contrary to popular belief, Anthony states that governments can have good control systems without profits. He posits that what makes a good control system is being able to measure inputs and output and draw relationships between the two. Other topics discussed during this lecture are financial performance centers, the importance of atmosphere, top management buy in, functional review, costs, and investment and operating items. The main topic is the defense department and their budget/operations. Anthony takes questions and comments throughout the lecture, but more so toward the end.
Dates
- Creation: 1941-2002
Duration
157.59
Conditions Governing Access
See Archivist for access.
Extent
40 linear feet (1 volume, 93 boxes, 1 carton)13.1 Megabytes (1,445 files from 66 floppy disks)
Physical Location
ARCFA
Creator
- From the Collection: Anthony, Robert N. (Robert Newton) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School Repository
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