| SATP: STRATEGIC ADMINISTRATION BY TOTAL PRODUCTIVITY Michitoshi Oishi, Eduardo P.G. Vasconcellos, & Kuniko Mochiaru Issue 29 (Vol. 15, No. 1), June 2005, pp. 49-66. The objective of this study is to present a strategic managerial process, emphasizing the dynamic and flexible integration of two administrative approaches: 'from the top down' (breakdown of objectives) and 'from the bottom up' (assemblage upwards). The integration presented by SATP (Strategic Administration for Total Productivity) shows the general effectiveness, and not only isolated areas of business, independent of scale or type of activities. It also demonstrates how to structure the organizational process in view of a company's objectives. SATP was applied to observe and analyze the efficiency of different types of organizations in Brazil, to further prove its effectiveness, which had already been shown in Japanese businesses. |