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Management Training for Bottom-Line Results.
Ashkenas, Ronald N.; Schaffer, Robert H. – Training and Development Journal, 1979
Stating that management training programs usually contribute little to organization results because they focus on improving personal characteristics, the authors describe a training and development strategy and training design to produce performance-improvement results. Programs using this strategy are described. (MF)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Management by Objectives, Management Development, Organizational Development
Can We Choose a Management Style?
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James, 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
Congratulations! You're the Adviser!
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Neal, William; Hoggatt, Jack – Business Education Forum, 1979
Suggests eleven steps for the adviser of a student business organization in developing a program of work so that students (1) learn the management-by-objectives approach to planning and evaluating, (2) are involved in committees, (3) use principles of delegation, (4) base the budget on the planned activities, and (5) record chapter activities. (MF)
Descriptors: Business Education, Extracurricular Activities, Group Activities, Management by Objectives
The Pitfalls of Management by Inference.
Austin, David L. – Personnel Journal, 1978
As many management personnel decisions are subject to legal review today, managers cannot afford to make assumptions. The author discusses management behaviors in the treatment and testing of employees and offers some positive steps for managers to take in personnel reviews. (MF)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Decision Making, Evaluation Criteria, Labor Relations
Managing for Innovation in the Age of Information Technology.
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Downes, 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
Quality Management in Education: From an Art Educator's Perspective.
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Tomlin, Jim – Australian Art Education, 1995
Explores the implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) in the context of art education administration. Maintains that successful employment of TQM principles depends on four criteria. These include continuous improvement, pursuit of goals, open discussion and critiques, and professional development. (MJP)
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Art Education, Department Heads, Educational Administration
Review of Procurement Practices in the Montgomery County Public Schools. Final Report.
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