Organizing Function of Managem

             In her article, Garrison's Most Efficient Organization Implemented author Joyce Kelly reports on the benefits of revamping the organizational structure of the United States Army Garrison at Fort Detrick, Maryland. Garrison Commander, Colonel John Ball refers to the restructured organization of the Army Garrison as the "Most Efficient Organization." (Kelly, 2004) It is the result of a five-year commercial activities study by the United States Garrison Fort Detrick, Maryland. The goal of the study was to determine how to restructure the existing resources into a more efficient and effective organization. (Kelly, 2004)
             The mission of the U.S. Army Garrison and Fort Detrick is to command, operate and administer the use of resources as well as provide installation support to on-post Department of Defense and non-Department of Defense tenant organizations. This is accomplished by furnishing automated data processing, financial management and logistical support as directed to selected Headquarters, Department of the Army staff and field operating agencies. (Detrick.army, 2004) The Garrison's leadership felt that to best execute this mission it was necessary to examine the organization structure with the hopes of making it more streamlined and as efficient as possible.
             First the team needed to gather information on which to base decisions. The organization was studied. An analysis was done to determine areas that may have more employees than necessary or expenses appeared to be out of line. Interviews were conducted with staff and customers. Job responsibilities and workload were considered. The study looked at the following functional areas: hazardous material management, engineering services, facilities maintenance, supply and transportation services, military personnel records and services, military housing management, photography and graphics work. (Kelly, 2004)
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