A part of the process of managerial problem-solving is search. A number of subjective job characteristics were examined to determine whether they are able to discriminate between managers who engage in a high level of search activity and managers who engage in a low level of search activity. (Author/MLF)

A detailed description of one institution's approach is offered for a classification system, a starting salary system, a consistent way of treating promotional increases, and a method of avoiding salary inequities. The Classification Questionnaire is included. (LBH)

Based on the view that an administrative organization is composed of interacting individuals and that work flows through an interaction process, this paper attempts to develop a methodology that allows for the study of work flow patterns. It also applies this methodology to a particular educational organization in order to understand its peculiar…

Focused on the agri-business manager, the objective of this study was to identify and classify the activities, competencies and characteristics of a selected group of such managers with a view toward the development of suitable training curricula. Three questionnaires were developed and applied to the manager himself, his superior, and a randomly…

A study was conducted to identify and verify the competencies that are considered necessary for beginning vocational administrators in Florida. During the study, an 83-item survey questionnaire that covered 15 broad competency statement areas was administered to a sample of 137 individuals. Included in the study sample were all of Florida's 67…

A study examined those competencies needed by local administrators of Michigan vocational education programs at the secondary and career-education-planning-district (CEPD) levels to carry out effectively their duties and responsibilities. The Administrator Task Inventory, a survey to identify and verify the importance of and the need for training…