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| Ott, E. Stanley | 1 |
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| Smith, Kay H. | 1 |
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James, Randolph I. – Performance and Instruction, 1987
Describes how two methodologies for analyzing and improving performance--performance engineering and organization mapping--were used in a case study involving the purchasing department of an electric utility. Highlights include the establishment of a model of the desired results, measuring existing performance, and the designing of an improvement…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Improvement, Measurement Techniques, Models
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
Brown, Mark G. – Performance and Instruction, 1987
Outlines a 10-step process for designing performance improvement systems which is intended to reduce time spent on the project, to assure client approval, and to assure management support. Client participation with the consultant throughout the process is stressed as the key to success. (LRW)
Descriptors: Administration, Guidelines, Improvement Programs, Job Performance
Mikos, Roseann; And Others – Performance and Instruction, 1987
This article presents guidelines designed to assist instructional developers in improving their performance in workload estimates for prospective training development projects. Also provided is a description of an instructional systems development model for estimating, which includes front end analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation. (LRW)
Descriptors: Conferences, Cost Estimates, Guidelines, Improvement
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
Caliste, E. R. – Performance and Instruction, 1985
A study was conducted to establish an equation for predicting group embedded figures test (GEFT) scores using Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills (CTBS) scores for reading and social studies, grade point averages, socioeconomic status, and student attitudes as predictor variables, and to determine correlation between these variables and the GEFT.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Measurement, Field Dependence Independence, Junior High School Students
Ott, E. Stanley; Russell, James D. – Performance and Instruction, 1986
Addresses the problem of improving transfer of training from the seminar setting to participants' work setting and proposes use of a post-seminar lay-consultant program offering encouragement and technical counselling to participants. The training of 16 lay people as consultants and implementation of a consultant program for seminar participants…
Descriptors: Consultants, Consultation Programs, Counselor Role, Counselor Training
