... to move in one large block – as had been the standard practice from time immemorial but in independent formations of all arms, which became the division (Van Creveld, 2000). © MCB UP Limited 2003 Discipline Control Managers Military actions Management history The mechanistic...

... systems have been constructed as learning sites or behavioural control sites. When behavioural control is a primary goal this introduces a climate of resistance, further inflated by the culture of measurement and enforcement that is likely to ensue. In this environment, agent, manager and organisation...

... and satisfaction of the subordinate, hypothetically increasing the overall efficiency and profitability of the organization. In reality, however, many managers apply punishment and fear as their main approach to control behavior, and to dominate and install obedience among their subordinates (Werther, 1987, p. 6...

... of illustrations and how to provide emphasis, as well as on effective writing. A comprehensive four‐step quality control procedure describes how the effectiveness and value of JPAs can be confirmed. Almost any task that needs sustainable, proficient performance, and is too complex or important to leave to pure...