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GPO [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Operational Planning Group
1, record 1, English, Operational%20Planning%20Group
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OPG 1, record 1, English, OPG
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The OPG is an integration body consisting of representatives from stakeholder organizations who help coordinate the plan... 1, record 1, English, - Operational%20Planning%20Group
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de planification opérationnelle
1, record 1, French, Groupe%20de%20planification%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- GPO 2, record 1, French, GPO
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- International Postal Organizations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- General Post Office
1, record 2, English, General%20Post%20Office
correct, see observation, Great Britain
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GPO 1, record 2, English, GPO
correct, Great Britain
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The General Post Office (GPO) was officially established in England in 1660 by Charles II and it eventually grew to combine the functions of state postal system and telecommunications carrier. Similar General Post Offices were established across the British Empire. 2, record 2, English, - General%20Post%20Office
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In 1969, the GPO was abolished and the assets transferred to The Post Office, changing it from a Department of State to a statutory corporation. 2, record 2, English, - General%20Post%20Office
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Organisations postales internationales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- General Post Office
1, record 2, French, General%20Post%20Office
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Great Britain
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- GPO 1, record 2, French, GPO
correct, masculine noun, Great Britain
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le General Post Office (GPO) est officiellement établi en Angleterre en 1660 par Charles II d'Angleterre et se développe par la suite pour intégrer le système postal de l'État et les diverses formes de télécommunications. Des entreprises similaires sont créées dans l'ensemble des colonies de l'empire britannique. 2, record 2, French, - General%20Post%20Office
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En 1969, le GPO disparaît au profit du Post Office. 2, record 2, French, - General%20Post%20Office
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-08-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Publication Titles (Armed Forces)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Operational Procedures Manual
1, record 3, English, Operational%20Procedures%20Manual
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- OPM 1, record 3, English, OPM
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de publications (Forces armées)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Guide des procédures opérationnelles
1, record 3, French, Guide%20des%20proc%C3%A9dures%20op%C3%A9rationnelles
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- GPO 1, record 3, French, GPO
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-05-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
- Management Theory
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- management by objectives
1, record 4, English, management%20by%20objectives
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- MBO 2, record 4, English, MBO
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- accountability management 3, record 4, English, accountability%20management
correct
- goals management 3, record 4, English, goals%20management
correct
- management by results 3, record 4, English, management%20by%20results
correct, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method and practice of working toward total organizational effectiveness within the framework of realistic goals, objectives and functions as defined, structured and evaluated jointly by members of the administration, managerial and supervisory levels or units of an organization. 4, record 4, English, - management%20by%20objectives
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
management by results: sometimes considered as a synonym for "management by objectives" and sometimes as an independent notion. 5, record 4, English, - management%20by%20objectives
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
- Théories de la gestion
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gestion par objectifs
1, record 4, French, gestion%20par%20objectifs
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- GPO 1, record 4, French, GPO
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- direction par objectifs 2, record 4, French, direction%20par%20objectifs
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode de gestion selon lequel des objectifs précis sont fixés par les cadres appartenant à chaque niveau ou à chaque service d'une organisation de manière à faciliter l'établissement de mesures objectives de contrôle sur l'avancement des travaux. 1, record 4, French, - gestion%20par%20objectifs
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones de la gestión (Generalidades)
- Teorías de la gestión
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- dirección por objetivos
1, record 4, Spanish, direcci%C3%B3n%20por%20objetivos
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- gestión por objetivos 2, record 4, Spanish, gesti%C3%B3n%20por%20objetivos
feminine noun
- administración por objetivos 2, record 4, Spanish, administraci%C3%B3n%20por%20objetivos
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Método de gestión consistente en la fijación de propósitos muy concretos, debidamente calendarizados, en las diversas áreas de actuación de una empresa; de modo que en sus diferentes niveles todos sepan cuál es su cometido. 3, record 4, Spanish, - direcci%C3%B3n%20por%20objetivos
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-05-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Labour and Employment
- Data Banks and Databases
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Profile Manager 1, record 5, English, Ontario%20Profile%20Manager
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The OPM is an interactive semi-relational database designed to coordinate the collection, organization and maintenance of labour market information (LMI) applicable to Ontario. 2, record 5, English, - Ontario%20Profile%20Manager
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Travail et emploi
- Banques et bases de données
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Gestionnaire en profil de l'Ontario
1, record 5, French, Gestionnaire%20en%20profil%20de%20l%27Ontario
unofficial, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- GPO 1, record 5, French, GPO
unofficial, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-04-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Government Printing Office
1, record 6, English, Government%20Printing%20Office
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- GPO 2, record 6, English, GPO
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Government Printing Office
1, record 6, French, Government%20Printing%20Office
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- GPO 2, record 6, French, GPO
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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