The book focuses on the basics of control methodology as the theory of control activity organization. This is done using the framework of systems analysis in the logic of modern (project-technological and knowledge-based) types of organizational culture. Foundations of the methodology of control activity, the corresponding characteristics, logical and temporal structures of control activity are described. This book is intended for scientific researchers, as well as for students, postgraduates, and doctorates. In the first place, the audience includes university tutors; they can take advantage of the presented material in preparing lecture courses on control theory, systems analysis, innovative activity, project management, etc.