Based on executive order 11491 dealing with continued recognition of the collective rights of Federal employees, a systems model for labor management negotiations is developed. The evolution of the collective bargaining system is diagramed schematically and is being tested with the Air Force system of industrial relations. (DS)

Discusses various systems models and examines the conditions under which one educational system can be said to be better than another. (WM)

Describes the basic essentials of the system approach and its influence on organization theory. Analyzes six case studies according to difficulties arising from variations in the coordination and control of building projects. (Author/MLF)

A description of a system for monitoring individualized student progress in vocational education programs for the purpose of reporting progress of individual students and the effectiveness and efficiency of the vocational education programs. (Author)

PERT: A management tool for planning and controlling events and activities necessary for the completion of a project. (SN)

The systems concept, analysis and synthesis, systems design, behavioral objectives, feedback, and flowcharting are briefly explained, followed by the application of the systems technique for a generalized model for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of a counseling and guidance program. (Author)

Presents an overview of the Integrative Problem-Centered Therapy (IPCT) Model, and describes its core principles and premises, and basic methodological steps. The IPCT provides a technique for applying individual and family therapy and behavioral, communicational, and psychodynamic orientations to client problems. Its goal is to create efficient…

An evaluation methodology based on problem-solving techniques which can be effective and efficient in defining and analyzing problems which impair program performance is described. The model provides a potentially unique cost/benefit methodology for estimating the potential worth of improving program performance. (Author/RL)

Presents a model for establishing a conservation program in a library. A preliminary discussion of conservation strategies and the committee approach is followed by a list of tasks; for each task the purpose and goals are briefly explained, and some bibliographic citations are provided, with works chosen for their currency and usefulness.…

The need for and applicability of general systems theory in human services evaluation is discussed. The role of evaluation in human services agencies is described and the necessity of combining the programs to be evaluated and the evaluation process itself in a single unifying conceptual model is demonstrated. (Author/AL)

Presents a model used to help students of instructional technology conceptualize the range of instructional designs they might utilize and which could be used to classify existing materials for easy reference. (CHC)

Explains and differentiates among several types of needs assessment, recommends one type, the external needs assessment, and presents the steps for implementing this and other types of needs assessments. (Author/CHC)