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Walsh, David S.; Johnson, Thomas J. – Training and Development Journal, 1980
The authors discuss ways to define a company's position on productivity, and explain productivity concepts. They describe a problem cause/solution set matrix with which to identify accurately the most probable cause of productivity problems. (SK)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Management Information Systems, Models, Organizational Development
Steadham, Stephen V. – Training and Development Journal, 1980
Reviews three areas of knowledge needed to select an appropriate needs assessment strategy: (1) the criteria for selecting the method, (2) nine needs assessment methods, and (3) a means of categorizing methods. Provides an example of an assessment activity conducted in a small rural hospital. (LRA)
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Educational Strategies, Evaluation Methods, Hospitals
Herzog, Eric L. – Training and Development Journal, 1980
A guide for organizational development specialists, this model for productivity improvement proceeds through six stages: awareness of needs, entry of specialist, data collection, problem identification, action planning, and implementation of solutions. Examples of specific activities for each stage are provided. (SK)
Descriptors: Action Research, Management Information Systems, Models, Organizational Development
