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Management by objectives for the dental office.

J E Hardigan

    Dental Clinics of North America
    |July 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Management by objectives (MBO) enhances dental practice efficiency. Implementing MBO requires initial planning but yields long-term time savings and improved staff motivation through defined goals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dental Practice Management
    • Business Administration

    Background:

    • Traditional dental practice management may lack structured goal-setting.
    • Inefficiencies can arise from undefined objectives and planning.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate Management by Objectives (MBO) as a superior model for dental practice administration.
    • To highlight the benefits of MBO in optimizing practice operations.

    Main Methods:

    • The study emphasizes the establishment of specific, measurable objectives within defined timeframes.
    • It advocates for incorporating staff participation in the objective-setting process.

    Main Results:

    • MBO requires initial planning investment but offers significant long-term time savings.
    • Staff involvement in MBO leads to enhanced objective quality, commitment, and motivation.

    Conclusions:

    • Management by Objectives provides a structured framework for more efficient dental practice operations.
    • Adopting MBO enables dental professionals to work smarter, not harder, by clearly defining goals and strategic plans.

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