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Kruger, Michael J.; May, Gregory D. – Performance and Instruction, 1986
Describes two reinforcement techniques designed to ensure transfer of learning from management training courses to the workplace: (1) participant journal writing to capture management insights occurring during training and (2) support groups providing encouragement, feedback, and accountability. Results of an evaluation of the techniques'…
Descriptors: Accountability, Evaluation, Industrial Training, Management Development
Mezoff, Bob – Performance and Instruction, 1981
Explains a procedure to avoid the detrimental biases of conventional self-reports of training outcomes. The evaluation format provided is a method for using statistical procedures to increase the accuracy of self-reports by overcoming response-shift-bias. (Author/MER)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Management Development, Performance Tests, Program Effectiveness
Dawson, Graydon – Performance and Instruction, 1992
The most successful TQM (Total Quality Management) training programs include a set of "paradigm-shifting" experiences to encourage self-assessment by managers. Their retraining and altered perceptions result in an empowered workforce and long-term, significant improvement in the effectiveness and success of their organization. (seven references)…
Descriptors: Labor Relations, Management Development, Organizational Climate, Postsecondary Education
Brown, Mark G. – Performance and Instruction, 1988
Discusses reasons for the lack of effectiveness of management development programs and suggests solutions for improvement. Topics discussed include analysis of good management skills; motivation theory; popular psychology models; self discovery tests; management fads; insufficient skills practice; conducting a needs analysis; and performance based…
Descriptors: Management Development, Models, Motivation, Needs Assessment
Wright, Van O.; Wills, John C. – Performance and Instruction, 1991
This last in a series of articles describing IBM's Opportunity Management Program focuses on the transfer of training programs to different cultures. Problems with translating materials into other languages are discussed, helpful attitudes are suggested, continuity is considered, and an overview of all the articles in this series is provided.…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Industrial Training, Intercultural Programs, Management Development
Morris, David J., Jr. – Performance and Instruction, 1986
Describes power structure of corporations functioning under Theory W in which single leaders, in partnership with trusted followers, achieve corporate success. Basis of this industrial structure is attributed to social and developmental structures of prehistoric man and city states. Dimensions of W, X, Y, and Z theories are discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, History, Industrial Training, Industry
Lund, Teri B.; Barksdale, Susan B. – Performance and Instruction, 1995
Reports on the state of strategic planning for education and training in service industries, manufacturing, retailing, and entertainment organizations. A questionnaire surveyed 200 training managers in organizations of over 5,000 employees headquartered primarily in the Pacific Northwest and revealed that strategic planning is becoming a priority.…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Management Development, Occupational Surveys, Organizational Objectives
Tesoro, Ferdinand; And Others – Performance and Instruction, 1993
Three articles discuss instructional design considerations in education for executives: (1) "The Use of the Measurement of Continuous Improvement Model for Training Program Evaluation" (Ferdinand Tesoro); (2) "The Systems Design Approach to Developing Computer Based Instruction" (Gerry Costello); and (3) "Training as a…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Evaluation Methods, Industrial Training, Instructional Design
Seyfer, Charline; Russell, James D. – Performance and Instruction, 1986
Describes Mountain Bell's Computer Managed Instruction Development project; how the computer is being used to develop any type of instruction, to assist with management of course development projects, and to direct training of course developers; project field trial goals and results; project benefits; and future project orientation. (MBR)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Costs, Decision Making, Efficiency
