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Morris, Michael – American Journal of Evaluation, 2011
This essay explores the contributions of "Evaluation Practice" and the "American Journal of Evaluation" to our understanding of evaluation ethics. The review is organized according to the five Guiding Principles for Evaluators (Systematic Inquiry, Competence, Integrity/Honesty, Respect for People, and Responsibilities for General and Public…
Descriptors: Evaluators, Ethics, Inquiry, Systems Approach
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Palmberg, Klara – Learning Organization, 2009
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept of complex adaptive systems (CAS) from the perspective of managing organizations, to describe and explore the management principles in a case study of an organization with unconventional ways of management and to present a tentative model for managing organizations as CAS--system…
Descriptors: Organizational Development, Administrative Organization, Knowledge Management, Figurative Language
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Rosenfeld, Jeffrey P. – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1980
Probate coincides with changes in the relational system of a family and often affects the distribution of status and power among kin. The systems approach focuses on the interrelations among beneficiaries and, in some cases, disinherited members of the family. (Author)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Estate Planning, Family Counseling, Family Problems
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Brehmer, Berndt; Dorner, Dietrich – Computers in Human Behavior, 1993
Discusses experimental work with computer-simulated microworlds as a means for overcoming the tension between laboratory research and field research in psychology. Topics addressed include characteristics of microworlds; examples of microworlds; and three approaches to research with microworlds, including the individual differences approach, case…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Simulation, Field Studies, Individual Differences
Catlett, Charles E. – Academic Computing, 1989
Describes the development, current status, and possible future of NSFNET, which is a backbone network designed to connect five national supercomputer centers established by the National Science Foundation. The discussion covers the implications of this network for research and national networking needs. (CLB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Networks, Financial Support, Futures (of Society)
New American Schools Development Corp. – 1997
This report presents eight different approaches adapted by schools to dramatically raise student achievement. The schools combine comprehensive, whole-school change with systems-level restructuring to help a large proportion of schools around the country achieve excellence. The eight programs include (1) ATLAS (Authentic Teaching, Learning, and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, Curriculum Design, Design
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Carns, Ann W.; Carns, Michael R. – School Counselor, 1997
Argues that the use of systems counseling in the public school offers advantages for the school counselor. Explores the theoretical framework of systems counseling, such as family dynamics and homeostasis. Provides a case study as seen through a systems perspective to illustrate a systems approach. Gives implications for counselors. (RJM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Case Studies, Children, Counseling Techniques
Driscoll, Marcy P. – Journal of Instructional Development, 1984
Focuses on alternative paradigms to experimental inquiry useful to instructional systems researchers, including quasi-experimentation, meta-analysis, case study and ethnography, systems-based evaluation, and technique and model development. Each is discussed in terms of how it generally applies in the field and how it has been employed by…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cost Effectiveness, Ethnography, Instructional Systems
Sallot, Lynne M. – 1994
An exploratory study examined relationships between interpersonal communication theory and public relations from 1970 to 1990. One hundred thirty-six public relations campaign cases recognized for excellence by the Public Relations Society of America were analyzed for applicability of seven interpersonal theoretical perspectives. Information…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Communication Research, Content Analysis, Higher Education
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May, Harold J. – Family Relations, 1981
The impact of breast cancer and mastectomy on women and their families is examined from a family systems orientation. Sexual counseling and family therapy are advocated to reduce the psychological and sexual trauma of mastectomy and enhance family adjustment. Clinical case studies provide support for therapeutic intervention. (Author)
Descriptors: Cancer, Case Studies, Crisis Intervention, Emotional Adjustment
Gomberg, Christopher A.; Billings, Andrew G. – 1982
Research and clinical support for the connections between alcohol abuse and the family milieu have generated increased interest in family treatment approaches to alcoholism. In assessing the "alcoholic family," the clinician must consider numerous aspects of family interaction which have been linked to abuse and to treatment outcomes.…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Attitude Measures, Case Studies, Counseling Techniques
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Earhart, Eileen; Sporakowski, Michael J., Ed. – Family Relations, 1984
The 22 articles of this special issue focus on families with mentally, physically or emotionally disabled family members and discuss the importance of viewing the family as a system. Research studies and literature reviews report on family reaction, stress variables and coping techniques, placement decisions, and policy recommendations. (JAC)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Coping, Disabilities, Family (Sociological Unit)
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Stanton, M. Duncan – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1981
Reviews the basic concepts of structural and strategic family approaches and introduces a model for integrating them in a concurrent and contrapuntal fashion. Presents case studies. Gives special attention to the strategic disengagement technique. Provides rules for deciding upon the appropriate approach. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Comparative Analysis, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories
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Caille, Philippe – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1981
Proposes that therapeutic intervention doesn't have the power to create durable, predetermined changes in human systems. Suggests the family's basic rules prohibit it from changing. Discusses a preferable goal of validating the family's present functioning through an understanding of different levels of its self-perception (phenomenological model,…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, Counseling Techniques, Family (Sociological Unit)
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Dale, Ann; Newman, Lenore – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2005
Purpose: To distinguish sustainable development education from environmental education and stress the importance of problem-based interdisciplinary learning to sustainable development education. Design/methodology/approach: A range of published works relating to sustainable development education are critiqued, an introduction to complexity theory…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Sustainable Development, Problem Based Learning
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