Author proposes a system of manufacturing management training where the return on investment can be measured in dollars and cents. (GB)

Describes methods of providing presupervisory training to new or potential supervisors, including inhouse training and public supervisory seminars. (TA)

The benefits of business gaming seem to have become accepted without sufficient scientific support. While support for some claims based upon expert opinion is probably sufficient encouragement for continuing the use of business games, empirical validation is still a necessity. (Author)

Transactional analysis (TA) theory is being translated into action in a rapidly increasing number of business and industries. Life script awareness, one of four TA components, is discussed as important in career development. Pertinent books are commented upon and suggestions given oh how to obtain experiential education in life script awareness, (…

Opts for canned'' educational television program Management Objectives'' used by Pennsylvania State University management training program. (DS)

The determination of the cost/effectiveness or cost/benefit figures for training should be the responsibility of training specialists. If training specialists are any good, they ought to be able to prove it; they should show how job performance requirements are determined, how instruction is developed and implemented, and how accountability is…

Mager and Pipe's performance theory provides the framework for looking at the case study of a weave room supervisor. Applying this schematic, case study discussion becomes an effective training device in management development programs. (MW)

Article presents a progression training model as a possible approach for minimizing the conflict that often emerges between superiors and subordinates when management by objectives programs are initiated. (GB)

Examines a training program to prepare managers for business, technical, and social changes facing them. (DS)

Article describes a specialized organizational development program designed for total integration in the training effort. (Author/MM)

Article describes the results of a survey on the use of participative learning in management training. (Author/MM)

An explanation of British Coverdale training", by two of the industrial psychologist's consultants, outlines the basic theories behind his techniques and gives details on his courses. Individual development through teamwork and the systematic approach is the essential point. (PD)

After briefly describing the transitional duties of a new president (or governor), the article discusses vestibule training, which is directed to the needs of new, high level department heads and all of those who will occupy leadership positions in the changeover of administrations. Five other training programs are also suggested. (WL)

The Management Training Program (MTP) in the business office at Purdue University has succeeded in helping to prepare women for professional managerial positions. The MTP is another step toward the optimization of human potentialities and resources as it utilizes the skills of both sexes. (KP)

To meet anticipated changes due to growth, the management training department developed an experimental program utilizing a system approach. A thorough evaluation of the program was carried out, and its results, including difficulties, are presented with suggestions for modifications of the approach. (BB)