Investigated was the management of computer centers with emphasis on managing the programming effort. Problems and objectives of programming management were examined and techniques used in various business and governmental organizations are presented in the report. The aspects of the problem discussed in this report emphasize programming…

Presented is an analysis of the Ford Training and Placement Program from a managerial research point of view. It attempts four things: a) it explains the context that motivated its being written; b) it explains briefly its managerial stance; c) it applies that stance to selected training groups within the program; and d) it draws some conclusions…

Leadership is easier to describe and illustrate than it is to define. In this pamphlet, the author explores the various qualities and qualifications, skills and styles, and talents and training possessed by those who are successful executives and leaders in education and related organizations. Special attention is given to those who not only…

Plans for the development of New Careers nonprofessional public service employment are now a major element in all manpower and human service programs. This new stage in the developing New Careers program is defined by a variety of factors. Specific New Careers program amendments were added in 1968 to the various laws enacted by the 90th Congress.…

The contributions of Frederick W. Taylor, Henri Fayol and Elton Mayo to the development of current concepts of supervisory theory are outlined. Ten newer concepts of management, with graphics, provide the supervisor with an opportunity to formulate his own personal theory. Suggested bibliography for supervisors is given. (Author/NF)

This speech argues that educational administrators are ill-equipped to meet contemporary challenges because of their lack of present-day administrative knowledge. Two general modes of generating such knowledge are outlined and contrasted -- the humanist (involving verbal theory and "soft" data) and the scientific (involving formalized…

Phases in the management training program development process are described, including: needs assessment; program objectives, recommendations, implementation, requirements, and resources; formative and summative evaluation; and feedback. (LH)

A look at a study that was made to determine the utility of programed instruction in teaching a specific management skill, the "scheduling of human resources." The results indicated that programed instruction can be used effectively within a management development program. (Author)

Discusses five factors usually associated with the concept of project management which can facilitate the creation and operation of an effective production team, including (1) analyzing available resources, (2) defining roles of specialization and generalization, (3) establishing communication networks, (4) determining rules of team operation, and…

Discusses the participation of four California Superintendents in the Columbia Teachers College Superintendent's Work Conference and its value to the participants. Presents a proposition for producing an equilvalent West Coast summer conference. (MD)

Exploring the facilitator's role in a management self-development program, the paper presents the view that "self"-direction takes place in a context of "other"-directedness. It argues that development of the learner's self-direction demands that the facilitator be prepared to interact openly, to learn, and to change. (Author/CH)

Describes how a hospital-based first-line manager (head nurse) development program was designed and implemented by using strategies appropriate to the values, norms, and resources within the organization. (JOW)

Companies operating at the frontiers of knowledge and technology in business must develop innovative attitudes and strategies to survive. Two factors important in determining whether people working in this environment will innovate are (1) individual employees and (2) the company culture. Another fact of corporate life is that senior executives…

Introduces and defines the concept of online information databases and discusses how these information sources have been marketed in the past. Argues that their wealth is underused by managers and identifies databases that provide valuable management information. Identifies new trends in the industry that will help managers exploit this tool. (CH)

Describes the Audit of Principal Effectiveness, designed as a reliable, practical instrument for obtaining teachers' perceptions about principals' performance. Discusses the instrument's domain and factor definitions and lists some applications. Provides a copy of the instrument and three references. (MLH)