This paper outlines the decision-making processes and procedures that affect curriculum and identifies the leadership role of different school personnel and the steps involved in making decisions. The following areas of curriculum planning are discussed: (1) what is to be taught to different learners and in what order; (2) what textbooks, media,…

Behavioral objectives are components of problem-solving and evaluation systems, and of decision-making strategies. Sound objectives meet the criteria of being formulated by those expected to achieve them, are explicit and forward-looking, are consistent with other goals within the organization, are set within the context of a particular…

Merit system law, state personnel rules, and collective bargaining contracts require that Oregon state agencies appraise the performance of their employees. The heart of the Oregon performance appraisal system is work planning. Based on management by objectives and the concepts of employee involvement and participation, work planning is a process…