Differences in the structure and operations of small businesses necessitate management training tailored to their needs. One method involves different techniques for each management level: chief executives, managers, supervisors. Another approach is holistic group training involving action learning for the entire management team. (SK)

Reviews current organizational development and training practices in two articles of a special section. The first compares OD philosophy with McGregor's integrative approach. The second article discusses contributions OD practice can make to theory, including modifying existing theories, addressing new problems, and exploring the internal logic of…

Some of the most important facets of the business to be considered are compensation policies and procedures; benefits programs and insurance premiums; taxes; recruiting, training, and management development; affirmative action; and turnover and outplacement. (Author/IRT)

Various issues peculiar to the management of temporary systems are reviewed, then specific research findings on the three questions of task effectiveness, professional development, and utilization of human resources as related to management style are presented followed by a concluding strategy for the management of such systems. (Author)

The concept of managers assuming developmental roles such as coaches and learning facilitators has gained considerable attention in recent years as organizations seek to leverage learning by creating infrastructures that foster employee learning and development. Despite the increased focus on coaching, the literature base remains atheoretical.…

This paper draws on research conducted to achieve three general purposes: (1) determine the characteristics of Kentucky's 1997-98 principal and assistant principal interns and whether their work differed; (2) ascertain whether work differences existed among interns according to gender or school level--elementary, middle, or high; and (3) to…

This paper presents ways to transform leadership by transforming leaders. It advocates an increased knowledge about self and a deeper connection with the purpose for living. It outlines the spiritual condition of school leaders and the importance of spiritual development. This increased spirituality is fostered by developing an awareness of…

Many front-line managers who are assuming more financial responsibility for their organizations find traditional cost accounting inadequate for their needs and are turning to Activity Based Costing (ABC). ABC is not a financial reporting system to serve the needs of regulatory agencies, but a tool that tracks costs from the general ledger…

To investigate means of converting management development programs into a successful organizational development process, managers' attitudes toward centralization and decentralization of functions and decisions, the importance of performed functions, their personal effectiveness, their managerial style, and what they prefer for executive…

The choice between a long-range executive development program and an MBA degree program for training business executives should be made by carefully weighing the advantages and disadvantages of each as they relate to the background capabilities and aspirations of the individual. (DS)

Future developments in industrial training are considered in a paper presented by a regional training officer of the Engineering Industry Training Board. (MS)

Developments in three major directions are a result of the British Food, Drink, and Tobacco Industry Training Board's activities. In efforts to help all their companies, they have encouraged a systematic approach to training. An advisory service was designed to help use this approach and provide specialist guidance with dominant problems. (DS)

To initiate a detailed analysis for the development of a relevant organizational theory of management development, the article addresses two aspects of an internal management development system: the desired characteristics of its professional staff, and the required position of this function in the organizational hierarchy. (Author/AG)

The author suggests that the career planning and placement office in higher education be used to meet widespread community and alumni need for career planning. By extending its services the CPP could fill the role of a neutral party in the chronic conflict between the individual and the employing organization. (Author/EAK)

Article outlines the benefits of an organized induction program for manpower development. (GB)