The aim of this research is to specify the views of school administrators related to in-service training activities. In this research, semi-structured interview method, one of the qualitative research methods, has been used. Content analysis has been used in order to analyze the interview data and themes and sub-themes have been constituted. The…

The author discusses his definitions of training and education and presents his suggestions for the solution of management and supervisory training problems: (1) that training should meet real, identified needs, (2) that training responsibilities lie with each manager's superior, and (3) that all training should be results-oriented. (SA)

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

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

How to establish an integrated training system which balances the training requirements of the present, routine training, against those of the future, development training; and concentrates on that which is needed and that which contributes to departmental and company effectiveness. (RB)

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)

Charges that there are few studies linking training with observed organizational change. (DS)

Responding to recent British legislation recasting school governors' role, many local education agencies have implemented elaborate training and support systems for governors. This article discusses training and evaluation criteria issues in a Hampshire training program. Governors want more participation in training and more group- and issue-based…

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)

In supporting training and development, corporate management at General Motors is developing centralized training standards and policies, developing local training functions in divisions, utilizing operating or line people as instructors, and using external education and training resources such as high schools and community colleges. (Author/JB)

Presents a management training workshop/program design (based on organization development principles) which is applicable to a wide range of organizations and different organizational levels. (EM)

The goals and efforts of a management program should focus on improving the total system of nursing within the organization, increasing organizational effectiveness, working with groups and intergroups and involving as many in the total system as possible. (Author)