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Murphy, Marcy – Journal of Library Administration, 1987
This discussion of goal setting as a means of directing organizational, supervisory, and individual achievement presents the factors involved in goal-based planning at these three levels within the library context, including planning strategies, evaluation methods, and possible problems at each level. (CLB)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Human Resources, Library Administration, Library Planning
Indiana State Commission for Higher Education, Indianapolis. – 1988
The report presents the proposed institutional performance objectives each of Indiana's public institutions of higher education for 1989-91. Performance objectives are presented for Indiana University, Purdue University, Indiana State University, University of Southern Indiana, Ball State University, Vincennes University, and Indiana Vocational…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Improvement, Educational Objectives, Educational Planning
Knoop, Robert – Education Canada, 1986
Provides basic guidelines which school officials and school boards may find helpful in negotiating, establishing, and managing objectives. Discusses characteristics of good objectives, specific and directional objectives, multiple objectives, participation in setting objectives, feedback on goal process and achievement, and managing a school…
Descriptors: Board Administrator Relationship, Boards of Education, Educational Administration, Educational Objectives
Langley, Harry M. – 1984
In spring 1981, a need was identified for the improvement of the faculty evaluation system at Brunswick Junior College (BJC). A committee, formed to study methods of faculty evaluation, recommended an evaluation system based on Modified Management by Objectives (MMBO). Subsequent to approval by the college administration, the new system was…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Community Colleges, Faculty Development, Faculty Evaluation
Chen, Donna; Peterson, Lorna – 1984
This paper discusses the utility, versatility, and pros and cons of the formal performance appraisal as one of the tools of management by objectives (MBO). Rather than rating the traits of an employee, performance appraisal based on MBO rates an employee's achievements toward both his professional goals and institutional goals. The paper outlines…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Librarians
Carey, Jan Kelly – 1983
This manual adapts the basic concepts of an industry-based long-range strategic planning model to an intermediate education unit, specifically the Santa Clara County Office of Education. It is intended for those responsible for defining and implementing a planning process. The basic theme of the manual is that of planning a journey, with many…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Administration, Educational Planning, Elementary Secondary Education
Nottingham, Marv – 1985
This paper addresses the lack of a clear definition in the educational profession of such key terms as philosophies, goals, and objectives. Accordingly, a clear rationale and definition is proposed for each of these terms, along with examples illustrating their appropriate use. An educational philosophy is defined as a statement of motivating…
Descriptors: Course Objectives, Definitions, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy
American Library Association, Chicago, IL. – 1980
The comments of 21 library professionals from academic and public libraries on principles of library administration are presented in this guide. The members of the Library Administration and Management middle management discussion group touch upon goal setting in management, getting to know new staff, interpersonal relationships between employee…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrator Effectiveness, Leadership Styles, Leadership Training
Doser, Beatrice – 1990
College presidents have been described as visionaries responsible for shaping a school's objectives and matching talents with resources to realize those goals. College trustee boards must provide the continuity and stability necessary to guarantee the integrity of the college. Because boards have a 15-20% turnover annually, trustee education must…
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Board Administrator Relationship, College Administration, College Presidents
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Tomlin, Jim – Australian Art Education, 1995
Explores the implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) in the context of art education administration. Maintains that successful employment of TQM principles depends on four criteria. These include continuous improvement, pursuit of goals, open discussion and critiques, and professional development. (MJP)
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Art Education, Department Heads, Educational Administration
Clay, Katherine; And Others – 1989
Strategic planning techniques for administrators, with a focus on process managers, are presented in this guidebook. The three major tasks of the strategic planning process include the assessment of the current organizational situation, goal setting, and the development of strategies to accomplish this. Strategic planning differs from long-range…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Administrator Role, Administrators, Board Administrator Relationship
Gessaman, Paul H. – 1988
This packet contains student materials and an instructor's guide for use in a series of workshops on the "GOALS Process" for persons in retail businesses. The materials provide a framework for individual or family use in self-assessment and a means of identifying business and family life goals, setting priorities, and developing management…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Business Administration, Decision Making Skills, Entrepreneurship
Gessaman, Paul H. – 1988
This packet contains student materials and an instructor's guide for use in a series of workshops on the "GOALS Process" for persons in service-producing businesses (often family-owned). The materials provide a framework for individual or family use in self-assessment and a means of identifying business and family life goals, setting priorities,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Business Administration, Decision Making Skills, Entrepreneurship
Gessaman, Paul H. – 1988
This packet contains student materials and an instructor's guide for use in a series of workshops on the "GOALS Process" for persons in manufacturing businesses (often family-owned). The materials provide a framework for individual or family use in self-assessment and a means of identifying business and family life goals, setting priorities, and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Business Administration, Decision Making Skills, Entrepreneurship