The methodological role of headquarters functions
The article has theoretical character. In it questions are considered: foundation and development of headquarters in the bodies of the interior; term and subject matter of the term «headquarters»; term and subject matter of the headquarters function. Having studied the headquarters function the author concludes that it is closely connected with the head of bodies of the interior function; that the headquarters function is included in the scope of support functions of management; that the support function is independent. The conclusion is made that under modern conditions and in a complicated criminogenic environment, headquarters function is necessary and obligatory for management of the system of the Ministry of the interior. Implementation of the headquarters function makes fight of the bodies of the interior against crime more efficient and all system as a whole which activity is directed outside the given control system and consists in direct influence on those, or other objects of environment. The headquarters function is one of the forms of realization management functions. Undoubtedly, concepts «management function» and «headquarters function» are interconnected with each other. However, it doesn't allow an occasion to consider one of them derivative of another. the headquarters function was management function and so it remains. Restriction of these concepts, in our opinion, should be carried out at the analysis of a formal sign, that is consideration of forms, realisations of functions of management. In article become a conclusion that in modern conditions and difficult crime to conditions, the headquarters function is necessary and obligatory for management of system of the Ministry of internal affairs. Realisation of the headquarters function allows bodies of internal affairs to resist to criminality more effectively.