The Special Education Management System (SEMS) is a microcomputer program designed to collect data relevant to implementation of P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) and other related educational laws and regulations. (For related articles, see EC 142 959-961.) (Author)

This paper covers three fundamental aspects of productivity analysis: concepts, measurement issues, and a brief consideration of causal forces. It also explores recent trends in partial labor productivity, building on terms and concepts introduced in the first part of this article. (CT)

Recent experience in higher education indicates that modeling can be used effectively without compromising academic values. College and university administrators are finding that models can be learning devices as well as decision-making aids. Potential benefits of modeling and techniques and delivery systems are described. (Author/MLW)

Explains the reasons for the financial success and stability of the yearbook operation at Oklahoma State University. (RL)

Presents guidelines for implementing a district-wide reading improvement system, gleaned from the experiences of the Detroit school system. (ET)

Discusses database structure, concepts, and management systems in library settings and describes the Comprehensive Automated Learning Resource System (CALS). This system was developed by NILRC to meet the needs of libraries which incorporate print and audiovisual materials in their collections. (RAA)

Defines the strengths of an integrated personnel system and outlines its implementation, using functional job analysis as developed by Sidney Fine. (Author/RAA)

Traces the evolution of the formulation and implementation of new training techniques, identifies obstacles to their implementation, and describes a management system which has been successful in facilitating the implementation of new human resource development techniques in the Bell system. (Author)

As administrators grow in their understanding of the complexities of school management, they will increase their abilities to take into account the contingent relationship between task, organization, and people. (Author)

The unit management system in residential facilities for the mentally retarded is discussed in terms of positive aspects (facility size reduction, interdisciplinary team development and resource focusing) and negative aspects (such as weakening of professional identity and increased competition and conflict). (CL)

Examines the managerial systems and organizational climates of alternative and traditional public high schools. Three of the four administrative variables show a distinct difference between the two types of schools. (Author/IRT)

First of a series of articles on techniques submitted by school business officials. (MLF)

Provides a general explanation of zero-base budgeting and offers case studies of its applications in both the public and private sectors. Suggests that it must be applied more extensively before accurate and fair appraisals of the process can be made. (Author)

This special issues comprises nine papers presenting a wide selection of approaches to handling subjectivity, vagueness, and imprecision in information retrieval (IR) and database management necessary for success in designing, developing and implementing effective tools for information access. (LRW)