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How Well Does the Older Adult Fare on Competence Measures?
Kemerer, Richard W.; Wahlstrom, Merlin – Performance and Instruction, 1984
Presents results of a study of 198 middle managers which was conducted to determine how age relates to competence as assessed by tests following instructional training, and identifies issues regarding test use in assessing employee competence. Results indicate there is a trend for older adults to obtain poorer test scores. (MBR)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Analysis of Variance, Competence, Educational Research
An Evaluation of a Management Development Training Program.
Brademas, D. James – Performance and Instruction, 1982
Studied the effectiveness of a five and one-half day workshop and an alternate three and one-half day workshop on organization development in developing a more democratic style of leadership in Illinois park and recreation supervisory personnel. The shorter workshop resulted in a more positive leadership style change than the longer one. (JJD)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Employer Employee Relationship, Leadership Training, Management Development
The Effects of Written Instruction on the Giving of Feedback.
Kowalski, R. L.; And Others – Performance and Instruction, 1980
Describes two experiments: the first was conducted to measure the effects of written instructions given overtly in role-playing test sessions and covertly in an on-the-job performance review; the second successfully replicated the effects obtained during role-playing in the first and rated effectiveness of the performances. References are listed.…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Comparative Testing, Feedback, Job Performance
Strategic Planning for Education and Training: A Report from the Field.
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
Evaluating Management Training.
Kruger, Michael J.; Smith, Kay H. – Performance and Instruction, 1987
Description of study to determine the impact of management training on student performance focuses on the need for proper evaluation. Pre- and posttraining evaluative tools for rating managers are described, differences in ratings are analyzed, and implications for evaluating management training on interpersonal skills are discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Correlation, Evaluation Methods, Factor Analysis, Graphs
Management Training: What's It Worth? A Performance-Based Evaluation.
Martelli, Joseph T. – Performance and Instruction, 1987
Review of a research study designed to determine the relationship between participation in supervisory training and managerial performance focuses on the importance of adequate evaluation. Dependent and independent variables used are described, statistical analyses are explained, and implications for future research design are presented. (LRW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Evaluation Methods, Futures (of Society), Industry