panhandle prime energy partners is an organization that has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last few years. earlier, employees were managed using a wide array of rules, regulations, and procedures. offending employees were punished for their violations. today, employees are encouraged to make their own decisions and come up with innovative solutions to problems they encounter. the group is much more cohesive and is committed not only to the overall success of the organization but also to its standards and reputation. the control systems that panhandle used in the past was control, and the control system they currently use is control.