Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 22 ISSUE 2
Written by Adrian-Ionuț CHESNOIU

The new Common Agricultural Policy radically changes the way the Union views agriculture and rural development. If until now the focus was on compliance, written documents and records, the new vision of the EC is focused on results and performance. The new CAP highlights the diversity that exists in the agriculture of the Member States and on rules built as close as possible to everyday reality, geared to local needs and conditions. By moving from the uniformity of most CAP instruments to the ability of states to plan their agriculture strategy and needs, it will radically change the way national strategic management handles issues. First of all, it is expected that the bureaucracy will decrease significantly once the rules, the norms will be reduced, both in number and in terms of complexity. The managerial implications are obvious, the focus on impact and achievements leading to another type of management characterized by advice, assistance, focused on achievements, cost-effective tools and sustainable development. The purpose of the paper is to analyze the managerial implications of the new CAP vision from compliance to performance.

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