This book is the result of extensive studies by the authors in the
fields of research in. and analysis and design of. the system of
management of production organizations under a socialist econ- omy. The
management of the national economy in the USSR is developed on a planned
basis. This work is part of the general state-sponsored strategy of
economic development which is dis- cussed and laid down by the
Congresses of the CPSU (Communist Party of the Soviet Union) and is then
translated into concrete decisions of the government and other bodies of
economic and regional management. The general policies on management
improvement are closely scrutinized by these bodies. the leaders of the
Party and the State. and the Soviet press. In the recent years this work
has acquired special importance. The party and economic management of
all levels. scientists. and experts are faced with the task of
introducing. in a short period of time. radical changes in the plan-
ning and operating. creating thereby a holistic management sys- tem
based on scientific recommendations and effective practical experience.