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Direct linkJames, Thomas O. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1985
Options in management style from corporate administration literature available to educational institutions include the choices of Theory X vs. Theory Y, the managerial vs. academic grid, management by objectives, autocratic vs. bureaucratic vs. participative vs. free-rein leadership styles, situational leadership, presidential role, leadership…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Business Administration, College Administration, College Presidents
Peer reviewedDownes, Robin N. – Journal of Library Administration, 1987
Discusses the need for innovative management techniques if integrated library systems are to be implemented successfully, as well as the opportunity the installation process provides to reexamine the organizational structure and objectives of the library and to introduce a creative organizational environment. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change Strategies, Employer Employee Relationship, Entrepreneurship
Touche Ross and Co., Washington, DC. – 1982
Following a management summary and introduction, chapters 3 and 4 of this report present findings and recommendations related to the Montgomery County, Maryland, Public Schools process of procuring supplies and equipment (food supplies, fuel oil, warehouse supplies, and maintenance parts) and contractual services (data processing maintenance,…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Administration, Efficiency
