Discussion of the development of instructional materials focuses on project management for developing materials for distance education. Various planning strategies are discussed, organizational settings and their effects on planning are described, the development of a project plan is discussed, and a phase network as a management tool is…

Describes activities of Gustavus Library Associates, begun in 1977 to support advancement of resources of Bernadotte Memorial Library at Gustavus Adolphus College (St. Peter, Minnesota) and achiever of national reputation for skill at raising money and for quality of its activities. Definable goals and conditions for success are noted. (EJS)

In spite of the efforts of researchers and practitioners, performance appraisal systems remain more of an albatross than an effective organizational tool. The movement toward objective measurement, employee participation, multiple raters, and the like, represents a definite improvement over traditional trait ratings. Still, internal improvements…

Discusses databases and database management systems and explains how they can be used to organize and provide access to information. Highlights include relational models, database design considerations (particularly normalization), query languages used in programming, screen displays, data integrity and security, and effects of the organizational…

A theoretical and practical framework for initiating effective psychological services is presented. This is done through the consideration of the line of authority between administration and staff, a practical assessment of the pitfalls of letting others define the psychologist's role, and a detailed model for managing the referral process. The…

Examines the searching environment at Amoco Research Center as it affects the performance of online searching, regardless of the subject matter of the search itself. A comparison of general search strategies using various models is also presented. (CWM)

An initial model of the evaluation process in the leadership context is presented in order to consider information processing explanations of behavior in general and attributional analyses in particular. The model is designed to aid those individuals acting in supervisory capacities who must evaluate the performance of subordinates in an…

This paper presents in outline form the following issues in developing programs in gerontology: getting started, support on campus, getting information, purpose of programs, organizational models, and multidisciplinary and multipurpose programs. (Author)

If you've ever thought that you should spend less time reacting to events and more time anticipating changes that lurk just around the corner, then here's a book that gives you the ideas and vision you need to be a future-focused leader. Drawing from demographic trends and timeless wisdom, author Gary Marx outfits you with a living strategy that…

This handbook on improving school climate is written for school administrators interested in doing a better job for students, staff, and parents. More than 100 ideas and methods on what to do to improve the climate in individual schools are included--ideas that can be adapted to large or small schools, wealthy or low income districts, and…

The materials in the manual are intended to provide the reader with a basic knowledge of the way work gets accomplished in organizations and with some basic tools useful for learning and teaching these concepts. The first section introduces the general nature of organizations and includes materials about the nature of groups and their place in…

This staff development module is part of one of three groups of career guidance modules developed, field-tested, and revised by a six-state consortium coordinated by the American Institutes for Research. This module is designed specifically for school career guidance personnel. The goal of this module is to teach participants how to overcome…

This publication is fifth in a series of technical assistance papers intended to assist Federal agency personnel in the design and implementation of executive personnel management programs. This document focuses primarily upon team building, one of a variety of techniques of organization development designed to improve the way in which work is…

This handbook has been prepared to stimulate and give direction to the teaching of human relations as well as to encourage a humanistic approach to teaching. It does not contain all the answers but merely offers ideas, suggestions, and information. The effectiveness of this handbook will depend on its use by teachers. It is not an end but a means…

The purpose of this Personalized Activity Kit is to encourage the participant to view management as an art rather than as a science. The art of management includes consideration of managerial styles; organizational climate, which, in turn, includes consideration of motivation, communication, the environment, and structure within the organization;…