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Expert Systems as Tools for Technical Communicators.
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Grider, Daryl A. – Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication, 1994
Discusses expertise, what an expert system is, what an expert system shell is, what expert systems can and cannot do, knowledge engineering and technical communicators, and planning and managing expert system projects. (SR)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Expert Systems, Higher Education, Problem Solving
Decision Analysis: An Approach for Multidisciplinary Teams in Planning Special Service Programs.
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Maher, Charles A. – Journal of School Psychology, 1981
Describes a decision analytic approach for multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) in planning special service programs. Presents evaluation information on its application by MDTs in planning individualized education programs, and outlines a six-step process. Suggests utilization of approach allows a complex program planning situation to be disaggregated…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Planning, Individualized Education Programs, Methods
Total Quality Management and Institutional Effectiveness: Synergy through Congruence.
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Losak, John; Scigliano, John – 1994
This paper provides a framework for an institutional self study integrating total quality management (TQM) and institutional effectiveness (IE) models within the context of standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It highlights the common dimensions in general management principles between TQM and IE and the strategies for…
Descriptors: College Administration, Decision Making, Higher Education, Institutional Administration
California: The State of Our Children 1989. Where We Stand & Where We Go From Here. Report Card and Briefing Book.
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Lazarus, Wendy; Gonzalez, Michelle – 1989
This report and briefing book aim to inform Californians about the condition of the state's children in 1989. An initial set of anecdotes about Californian children and parents is followed by an overview, which discusses characteristics of the state's children, accountability in regards to spending on children and measuring their success, reasons…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Children, Costs, Decision Making
The Neighborhood Family: Community Mental Health for the Elderly.
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Ross, Hilda K. – Gerontologist, 1983
Describes the Neighborhood Family (NF), which is based on the premise that older persons can create a self-managed social support network. Arising from community organization of low-income elderly, the model combines a kin-like supportive community, a multipurpose service and activities center, minimal staff, and indigenous decision- making.…
Descriptors: Community Organizations, Decision Making, Delivery Systems, Human Services
Long Range Planning: A Key to Effective Management.
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Pillinger, Barbara Baxter; Kraack, Thomas A. – NASPA Journal, 1981
Presents a long-range planning model developed from varied approaches to planning and decision making. The model outlines categories representing planning needs and specifies objectives for each category. Categories are also matched with planning agencies. (RC)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Administration, Educational Planning, Formative Evaluation
Self-Directed Professional Development (SDPD): Workbook. Vol. II.
Lehman, George – 1980
This workbook provides a model for mental health professionals to use in developing and implementing a plan for their self-directed job-related learning and skill enhancement. The materials describe techniques for mastering a specific body of knowledge. Questionnaires are provided to help the user organize individual needs and goals; suggestions…
Descriptors: Counselors, Decision Making, Goal Orientation, Lifelong Learning