CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY MANAGEMENT BRANCH, A&M

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP79-00264A000100100002-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: December 20, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 19, 2008
• Sequence Number: 2
• Publication Date: July 9, 1948
• Content Type: REPORT

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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Executive for Administration
and Management Management Branch
AUTHORIZATIONS The Management Branch was established by General Order No. 2 dated
18 June 1947, and is now governed by the CIA organization and functional chart dated
15 October 1947.
FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES: The Management Branch, A & M, was established for the purpose
of providing overall supervision of CIA management, organizational determination, opera-
tional analysis, and such other matters as directed by the Executive for Administration
and Management. The activities include determination of organizational strudtures;
approval of tables of organization; establishment of personnel ceilings in junction
with Budget and Finance Branch, A & M; coordination and issuance of policies, directives
and procedures; and evaluation of CIA programs with a view of determining ti r adminis-
trative effectiveness, and the operational values of CIA Support Programs. Manage-
ment Branch recommends the final allocation of functions among offices and q fff sections
in the light of Agency objectives; provides assistance in the development afl format of
all forms used in CIA; and provides constant consultative assistance to all Mixes and
staff sections in the resolution of administrative and operational problems. In addition,
surveys are made by this Branch to determine staffing and operating methods with a view to
eliminating unnecessary and cumbersome procedures; and prepares for the Director and the
executive staff chiefs, an Operations Analysis Handbook to provide these officials with
a monthly analysis of operational and administrative accomplishments.
COORDINATION: The Management Branch maintains close liaison and coordination with all
office and staff sections of CIA on all matters pertaining to organization, functions,
staffing patterns, manpower allocations, and program planning.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS; The Management Branch conducted several comprehensive management surveys
that precipitated organizational and procedural changes which produced more efficient and
economic operations. The Operations Analysis Handbook is being prepared monthly for the
Director thus eliminating monthly reports by various Assistant Directors. Functions and
organizational charts were prepared for all activities of CIA. Personnel requirements were
continuously reviewed and personnel ceilings amended as need required. The Management
Branch participated in internal budget hearings and final budget review of all activities
of CIA. Procedural and format assistance of all forms used in the Agency was given all
offices. A correspondence manual was prepared and published for the benefit of all clerical
personnel in CIA. A superior accomplishment program was established and a suggestion system
program was put into effect and is beiz ~*rated by the Management Branch.
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Management Branch, A&M
personal Services
To establish and provide overall policy and supervision for the
Management Branch, A&M, there is a Chief, an Assistant Chief, and an
Administrative Assistant. To perform the functions of the Management
Branca, MM, as set forth in the Statement of Functions and Activities,
these are also under the general supervision of the C e , two Statistical
Officers, five Organization and Methods Examiners, and necessary clerical
help.
It is not anticipated that there will be a need for WAE
consultants in the Management Branch.
Overtime requirements are not foreseeable.
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