The various elements of the management approach to tertiary education (broadly, all institutions of further and higher education maintained by local authorities) are identified, with the principal focus on the general approach known as "Management by Objectives" (MBO). The arguments for and against its use and possible hazards following…

The goals and output evaluation to aid in the effective allocation of scarce resources at the University of Leeds (in Britain) is the focus of the book. The first chapter describes the purpose of the book, defines the terms effectiveness and efficiency, and presents the theoretical background of the study. The following goals and performance…

Develops the concept of aspirational management and explains its importance in assembling effective, adaptive, high-performing organizations. Describes how aspirational management can be implemented in higher education using four interacting processes: (1) an aspirations statement; (2) commitment to living the values; (3) commitment to learning…

If the concept of student development evolves as an established base for the profession, attention must be directed toward the organizational parameters of higher education. These parameters demand expanded professional skills. Appropriate personal, professional, and organizational analyses are presented as the mechanisms to facilitate the…

The objective of this paper is to provide the student personnel administrator with an understanding of the pluses and pitfalls of implementing management by objectives. The author discusses the following potential performance improving aspects of MBO: the establishment of goals, objectives, and results measures; participation; and the appraisal…

This theme issue focuses on "creating the library's future" through creative library management. Seven articles provide a variety of perspectives on particular library management styles and approaches to library issues. The planning process, creativity in the work place, and innovations in libraries are discussed. (MAB)