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Peer reviewedFritch, J. Paul – Contemporary Education, 1975
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)
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Evaluation, Management by Objectives, Objectives
Morrisey, George L. – Personnel Administrator, 1976
The process of using paired comparisons in the Decision Matrix allows individuals involved in setting priorities to consider the pros and cons of each in reaching a rational decision about objective priorities. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Management by Objectives, Matrices, Objectives
Peer reviewedHollmann, Robert W. – Human Resource Management, 1976
Available from: Office of Publications, Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48102, $2.50 single copy.
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Management by Objectives, Objectives, Research
Peer reviewedBall, Howard G. – Catholic Library World, 1975
Through a management by objectives technique, the manager of informational services develops a viable plan for: (1) identifying users' needs; (2) stating goals and objectives in measurable and manageable terms; and (3) organizing an efficient system for meeting the bibliographic and informational needs of his users. (Author)
Descriptors: Administration, Information Services, Libraries, Management by Objectives
Laverty, Frank T. – Canadian Training Methods, 1973
Preoccupation with process has been obscuring the real management objective of increasing effectiveness and the ability of organizations to cope with rapidly changing situations. (Author)
Descriptors: Management by Objectives, Management Systems, Objectives, Organizations (Groups)
Odiorne, George S. – Personnel Administrator, 1981
Lists the ways in which those against planning and change impede progress and productivity. (Author/JM)
Descriptors: Change, Innovation, Long Range Planning, Management by Objectives
Download full textAlvir, Howard P. – 1976
This kit contains everything needed to explain, criticize and plan, simulate, and evaluate a management by objectives (MBO) program. The kit has been field tested in state agencies, schools, businesses, and volunteer organizations. Rather than present only the strengths of MBO, this program defines MBO, presents its strong points in discussing the…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Management by Objectives, Objectives
PDF pending restorationMusgrave, Gerald L.; Elster, Richard S. – 1974
This bibliography contains over 500 references to articles, journals, documents, and books on management by objectives and goal setting. The citations are arranged in alphabetical order by author. (DN)
Descriptors: Accountability, Bibliographies, Employer Employee Relationship, Management by Objectives
Davies, John L. – Educational Administration Bulletin, 1972
Reports on the first part of a research study in various educational organizations in Britain engaged in Management by Objectives (MBO). Data are reported not only on the technical aspects of MBO; but also on the whole question of the leadership process, situational variables, and resistance to change and innovation. (Author)
Descriptors: Administration, Educational Change, Evaluation, Leadership
Peer reviewedIngraham, William W.; Keefe, John E. – School Management, 1972
A program for school administrators involves the establishing of performance goals on a mutual basis with objectives that are measurable and attainable. (Author)
Descriptors: Administrator Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Management by Objectives, Management Development
Mullen, Michael – Journal of the College and University Personnel Association, 1974
Explains the concept of management by objectives, suggests how it can be implemented in educational institutions, and points out limitations on its use. (Editor)
Descriptors: Accountability, Administration, Employer Employee Relationship, Higher Education
Alvir, Howard P. – 1977
These forms implement the management by objectives (MBO) program that is the subject of the cited ERIC documents. The forms can be used to implement a workable MBO system in office, bureau, department, division, agency, institution, school, or community. The forms are intended to provoke critical analysis rather than lengthy replies. As a general…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Management by Objectives, Objectives
Peer reviewedSherwood, Frank P.; Page, William J., Jr. – Public Administration Review, 1976
Describes the historical development and adoption of Management by Objectives (MBO) in public administration and argues that MBO should be treated as a managerial tactic, and not as a complete management system. (Available from the American Society for Public Administration, 1225 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20036; $30.00 annually) (JG)
Descriptors: Administration, Governmental Structure, Management by Objectives, Management Systems
Davies, J. L. – Educational Administration Bulletin, 1973
Examines the complex combination of behavioral and technical factors which determine the successful introduction and continuous use of management by objectives. A previous article attempted to examine significant variations in the reasons why British educational organizations have used MBO, the apparent leadership styles, and the speed and…
Descriptors: Administration, Educational Planning, Management by Objectives, Objectives
Peer reviewedJones, William G. – Special Libraries, 1975
One year's experience in the use of management by objectives in the Technological Institute Library of Northwestern University is reported. (Author)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Library Administration, Library Planning
