Date of Award

12-1991

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

First Advisor

Wayne C. Stone, PhD

Second Advisor

Robert McCauley, Major, USAF

Abstract

Strategic planning and implementation and strategic controls offer organizations powerful and essential tools for proactive management. In Information Management (IM), they hold the key to successfully navigating the current turbulent environment. This study was conducted in order to evaluate strategic controls in Air Force Information Management, and to recommend ways to improve them. A model for strategic controls was developed from the literature to serve as a standard for evaluating current programs. Interviews were conducted at three major commands to gather data on the current state of strategic controls. A qualitative analysis methodology was selected, and recommendations include the following points: All organizational levels should be setting strategic objectives and establishing measurement standards based on factors that affect strategic outcomes. Planners should analyze and record the premises upon which strategic objectives are based, and review then periodically--especially before taking corrective action--to ensure the premises are still valid. IM should create a clear strategic vision which focuses on defining the organization's intended relationship with every stakeholder. Every management initiative should be thoroughly integrated with the strategy and aligned with the vision.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GIR-LSR-91D-5

DTIC Accession Number

ADA243930

Comments

The author's Vita page is omitted.

Presented to the Faculty of the School of Systems and Logistics

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