The author argues that curriculum design requires viewing the whole fabric of management training in its totality; individual training programs are created from this perspective. The challenge in this case is to build a coherent plan that will provide structure and unity to the whole management training program. (Author/SSH)

Connors calls for a 'leveling out' period and Society response to all functional segments." (Editor)

Successes and difficulties of MBO introduction in a government unit in Texas. (Editor)

Describes a survey of 43 Fortune 500 industrial corporations on management training. Results include the finding that evaluation of training programs is not up to the desired standard. (CH)

Article attempts to survey major American corporations in order to present what is actually happening in management training today. (GB)

Describes the program of organizational development at First National Stores and analyzes the program in depth, as well as outlining future directions. (AN)

When managers apply the skills they learn, the techniques associated with leadership training often do not translate to improvements in employee productivity or in organizational productivity or profitability. (JOW)

The interview with Edgar B. Speer, chairman and chief executive of the United States Steel Corporation, focuses on the company's training and development activities. The role of the training department in management development is discussed. (EC)

Opposing the idea that small business is dying, the author suggests that opportunities for small business still exist. (Editor)

Author examines the components of behavior that underlie success in management training. (Editor)

The laboratory approach in managerial training generated a learning design seeking to reverse degenerative communication sequences and to reinforce regenerative communication sequences. (DS)

Report of an AMA study of the role of participants' expectations in management development and training. (Editor/MB)

Recognizing that trained managers and supervisors are sorely needed, particularly in today's economy, the author discusses the historical pattern of training and calls for improved methods by those responsible for management training. (JOW)