Preoccupation with process has been obscuring the real management objective of increasing effectiveness and the ability of organizations to cope with rapidly changing situations. (Author)

A tongue-in-cheek description of how to render management-by-objectives harmless.. The MBO subversion model operates in six phases: (1) Lampoon-tation, (2) Concept Isolation, (3) Gandhian Passive Resistance, (4) Overhead Magnification, (5) Feigned Paranoia, and (6) Prophetic Self-Fulfillment. (Author/JF)

Article explains how mangement techniques originally developed for business, can yield greater productivity in schools. (Editor/GB)

The values of teacher choice and decision making should not be swept away or sacrificed for the values of efficiency or manageability. Both have a place, but at different levels, in the curriculum system. (Author/CB)

If middle management is destined for extinction, a new way of developing top management personnel will be needed. Author gives his views of how a Total Systems Organization will meet these new problems and overcome them. (MR)

The purpose of this paper is to present a strategy for developing a theory of film distribution for public education film libraries." (Author)

It is the intent of this article to describe a philosophy and initial application of an accountability system which can aid in coping with the problems of our occupationally related schools." (Author/AA)

Discusses the emotional and psychological problems caused by management information systems. (LR)

Videotapes can be used by park and recreation managers to: (1) define what a specific maintenance task entails; (2) describe equipment and manpower required to do a task; and (3) illustrate the quality required at job completion. (CJ)

Compares the American and Japanese first-line supervisor: production statistics, supervisory style, company loyalty, management style, and communication. Also suggests what Americans might learn from the Japanese methods. (CT)

To reduce fuel consumption at Carroll Hill Elementary School (New York), an energy management program controls both peak demand and total energy usage. (Author/MLF)

In contrast to the American system of management, Japanese management motivates its employees by challenging them with high goals and by providing inhouse training and development opportunities to meet their self-fulfillment needs. (Author/LD)