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Peer reviewedMichalko, James – Library Quarterly, 1975
A general criticism of the management by objectives approach is given, the relevant research is detailed, and the possibilities for management by objectives in the academic library are explored. (Author/PF)
Descriptors: Administration, College Libraries, Library Administration, Management by Objectives
Peer reviewedBall, Howard G. – Catholic Library World, 1975
Through a management by objectives technique, the manager of informational services develops a viable plan for: (1) identifying users' needs; (2) stating goals and objectives in measurable and manageable terms; and (3) organizing an efficient system for meeting the bibliographic and informational needs of his users. (Author)
Descriptors: Administration, Information Services, Libraries, Management by Objectives
Wilkinson, Roderick – Training Officer, 1975
The author discusses some of the problems of a training manager and what his measurement techniques should be based on, taking into consideration the four basic business objectives. (BP)
Descriptors: Accountability, Administration, Industry, Management by Objectives
Christ, Frank L. – Audiovisual Instruction, 1978
Describes the commitment of the learning assistance support system (LASS) at California State University, Long Beach, to the systematic use of management techniques, such as management by objectives, organizational development and renewal, and networking, in evaluating the management of instructional systems. (CMV)
Descriptors: Administration, Educational Philosophy, Evaluation, Instructional Systems
Lane, John J. – School Business Affairs, 1983
Management techniques developed during the past 20 years assume the rational bureaucratic model. School administration requires contingent techniques. Quality Circle, Theory Z, and the McKenzie 7-Framework are discussed as techniques to increase school productivity. (MD)
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Organization, Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedJohnson, Edward R. – College and Research Libraries, 1973
A promising management technique for librarians is "management by objectives," which helps to establish library goals, measure performance objectively, and to identify factors affecting an operation's final results. (3 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Administration, Classification, College Libraries, Library Planning
Peer reviewedSchrader, Albert W. – Catalyst for Change, 1973
More and more school districts are using the system of Management by Objectives to meet the challenge of more effective resource utilization and to provide a framework for educational leadership. MBO is a process in which each individual and the person to whom he reports reach agreement on areas of responsibility, indicators of achievement, and…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Responsibility, Educational Objectives
Davies, John L. – Educational Administration Bulletin, 1972
Reports on the first part of a research study in various educational organizations in Britain engaged in Management by Objectives (MBO). Data are reported not only on the technical aspects of MBO; but also on the whole question of the leadership process, situational variables, and resistance to change and innovation. (Author)
Descriptors: Administration, Educational Change, Evaluation, Leadership
Mullen, Michael – Journal of the College and University Personnel Association, 1974
Explains the concept of management by objectives, suggests how it can be implemented in educational institutions, and points out limitations on its use. (Editor)
Descriptors: Accountability, Administration, Employer Employee Relationship, Higher Education
Peer reviewedSherwood, Frank P.; Page, William J., Jr. – Public Administration Review, 1976
Describes the historical development and adoption of Management by Objectives (MBO) in public administration and argues that MBO should be treated as a managerial tactic, and not as a complete management system. (Available from the American Society for Public Administration, 1225 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20036; $30.00 annually) (JG)
Descriptors: Administration, Governmental Structure, Management by Objectives, Management Systems
Davies, J. L. – Educational Administration Bulletin, 1973
Examines the complex combination of behavioral and technical factors which determine the successful introduction and continuous use of management by objectives. A previous article attempted to examine significant variations in the reasons why British educational organizations have used MBO, the apparent leadership styles, and the speed and…
Descriptors: Administration, Educational Planning, Management by Objectives, Objectives
Jordan, K. Forbis; Hanes, Carol E. – School Business Affairs, 1975
Compensation programs designed specifically for school middle managers should involve them and should include a program for evaluating employee performance and for developing and maintaining job descriptions. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Administration, Administrators, Educational Administration, Job Analysis
Peer reviewedAnderson, B. Robert – School Management, 1973
Each of the 24 administrators brings his concerns to the team for discussion and suggestions. At the request of team members, priorities are set and the individual administrator attacks his own objectives in the most professional manner possible. Inherent in the program are built-in methods for proceeding towards attainable goals, progress checks,…
Descriptors: Accountability, Administration, Administrator Evaluation, Administrators
Peer reviewedMcConkie, Mark L. – Group and Organization Studies, 1979
Classifies work dealing with Management by Objectives (MBO), summarizes major findings of the research and suggests observations regarding implementation and maintenance of MBO programs. Researchers feel positive about MBO. They warn of the moderating powers of intervening variables. Properly maintained, MBO will do what it is designed to do.…
Descriptors: Administration, Employees, Interpersonal Relationship, Management by Objectives
DeFee, Dallas T. – Personnel Journal, 1977
According to the author, management by objectives (formal goal setting and review) depends a great deal on the kinds of goals the organization has and the commitment of top management to the process. He discusses its potential advantages and disadvantages, conditions for adopting it, and successful implementation. (JT)
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Policy, Administrative Principles, Definitions
