Implementing a system of management by objectives in a school system causes the board, the superintendent, and all members of the team to become active rather than reactive. (RC)

Management by Objectives (MBO) can assist schools in clarifying the purposes of education. This management technique entails measuring demonstrable results to determine whether predetermined goals and objectives have been met. Evaluation under MBO need not put participants on the defensive; it does not necessitate a negative approach like…

The Superintendent of Pennridge School District in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, evaluates the local district administrators for merit pay twice a year based on management by objective concepts. Working individually and in teams, the administrators develop common and individual objectives. These objectives are assigned point values by secret…

During the past several years, the Ventura Unified School District has devoted much time and effort to the development of the concept of educational accountability. The management by objectives system, which has been developed and is presently being implemented in the district, and the evaluation procedures set forth in the Stull Act…

Since appraising managerial performance for salary purposes appears to be a common feature of many executive compensation plans throughout the business world, the author presents several emerging trends in these private sector compensation plans and suggests their possible application to the compensation of educational administrators. He reviews…