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Hansen, Lee H. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1973
A tongue-in-cheek description of how to render management-by-objectives harmless.. The MBO subversion model operates in six phases: (1) Lampoon-tation, (2) Concept Isolation, (3) Gandhian Passive Resistance, (4) Overhead Magnification, (5) Feigned Paranoia, and (6) Prophetic Self-Fulfillment. (Author/JF)
Descriptors: Guidelines, Humor, Management by Objectives, Management Systems
Bell, Terrel H. – 1973
In this speech, the author discusses the use of the management by objectives (MBO) approach as a means for accomplishing accountability. He traces the steps to be taken by participants -- from superintendent to school staff -- in implementing an MBO program. (JF)
Descriptors: Accountability, Administrator Role, Guidelines, Management by Objectives
Anderson, Jerry M.; Adams, W. Sam – North Central Association Quarterly, 1978
Describes a planning model based on the experience at the University of Wisconsin--Oshkosh whose basic context is a statement of institutional mission; within that mission, planning assumptions are developed for an eight-year period. Outlines the planning process for a one-year cycle. (MB)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Educational Planning, Guidelines
Odiorne, George S. – Personnel Journal, 1978
From a 1977 survey of twelve administrators who successfully use a management-by-objectives (MBO) method, the author lists twenty-seven steps for company management to take in setting their organizational goals. (MF)
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Guidelines, Management by Objectives, Management Development
Nelson, Gwen – North Central Association Quarterly, 1978
Outlines guidelines used at Cowley County Community College (Kansas) in the planning process, which should be participative, systematic, action-oriented, simple, and flexible. The planning model is organized into five parts: mission setting, trends and projects, needs and resources, goals and objectives, and plan of action. (MB)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Community Colleges, Educational Planning
Gardner, Jeffrey J.; Webster, Duane E. – 1974
Management principles and guidelines for the development of goals and objectives in the academic or research library are formulated. The intent of the goal statements is to draw on the management-by-objectives (MBO) techniques to develop a series of principles and guidelines which libraries can consider, evaluate, and adapt for local use. Sample…
Descriptors: Administration, College Libraries, Guidelines, Library Administration
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Cigler, Beverly A. – Planning for Higher Education, 1979
Management by objectives (MBO), a participative management process, is discussed with specific reference to helping small colleges deal with enrollment and financial decline. Recommendations for implementation of MBO and some common pitfalls to be avoided are included. (BH)
Descriptors: Accountability, College Administration, Educational Objectives, Educational Planning
McConkie, Mark L. – 1975
The handbook was designed as a guide to help correctional personnel obtain better results in their work by applying the principles of Management by Objectives (MBO). It describes methods of development and processes of implementation of MBO in the correctional setting. The first chapter defines management by objectives and illustrates that it can…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Correctional Education, Correctional Institutions, Correctional Rehabilitation
South Dakota State Dept. of Public Instruction, Pierre. – 1972
This booklet is a compilation of management objectives for all units and professional staff members in the South Dakota Department of Public Instruction. Prepared by each professional employee in the department, the objectives seek to define priorities, to define key elements of each job, to establish limits on the employees total time and…
Descriptors: Activities, Administrative Organization, Administrator Evaluation, Administrators
Waller, John D.; And Others – 1975
The handbook is designed to help State Planning Agencies (SPA, grantees of Federal funds) to develop or improve performance monitoring systems in order to monitor the implementation, operation, and results of the criminal justice projects they support. Such monitoring is required by the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) guidelines.…
Descriptors: Administrative Agencies, Administrators, Criminal Law, Evaluation Criteria