HOW TO MAKE COMMITTEES MORE EFFECTIVE

Since the manner in which committees are formed and operated has a significant effect on the results obtained, this report gives some guidelines on why, when, and how to form a committee, along with some ways in which to ensure that it culminates in an effective report. Illustrations are provided of situations in which the use of a committee would be suitable and of situations when a committee should not be used. Information is also provided on the selection of committee members, committee size, and the choice of a chairman. Concerning committee operations, the following are pointed out: (1) a friendly atmosphere should be established; (2) regularly scheduled meetings should be established; and (3) all valid alternative should be considered.

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  AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

  1601 BROADWAY
  NEW YORK, NY  United States  10019
• Authors:
  • Decker, C R
  • Johnson, R H
• Publication Date: 1976-2

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 34-40
• Serial:
  • Management Review
  • Volume: 65
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
  • ISSN: 0025-1895

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Committees; Guidelines; Measures of effectiveness; Personnel; Scheduling; Size; Specifications; Workshops
• Uncontrolled Terms: Effectiveness; Requirement
• Old TRIS Terms: Establishing
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00131200
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 14 1976 12:00AM