This bibliography on Management Information Systems contains: (1) an annotated bibliography of text books, (2) an annotated bibliography of publication articles, (3) an index of textbooks by title and (4) an index of publication articles by title. Approximately 59 textbooks and 309 publication articles are cited. (NH)

This document presents in schematic form a systems approach for the development of an executive information system. Although it does not use the traditional sentence and paragraph form, its diagrams, written in a sequence similar to computer programs, cover such topics as history of information systems, requirements analysis, how to begin building…

To determine the use of technology in elementary school music instruction, a research project was conducted with 19 third and 24 fifth grade students and 24 college music education students, testing (1) music learning system with behavioral objectives, instructional specifications, and data analysis; and (2) an electronic keyboard instrument,…

This is a report of the progress of Human Resources Research Office (HumRRO) activities associated with Project 100,000, the training of marginal personnel. Preliminary findings are described, including certain background information concerning Project personnel. Training factors, learning ability, literacy requirements, and on-the-job…

The model program, an attempt to institutionalize change through a thorough analysis of educational roles, tasks, structure, and objectives, is based on performance criteria in three broad conceptual areas related to teaching: content knowledge for subject matter competency, behavioral skills for presentation competency, and human relations skills…

A study was made to determine the feasibility, infeasibility, or deferred feasibility of adapting a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) system to an existing non-automated program for providing keyboard experiences to elementary school children. A systematic task-by-task approach was adopted for the study: learning objectives were assessed, the…

A definition and a general description of communication that makes use of the insights of linguistics and psychology are presented in this paper, along with a conceptual model of communication that incorporates a systems approach. Following a lengthy discussion of the components required for a communication exchange, the systems approach model is…

The behaving organism is described as a system with internal motivational and memory components which guide the actions of external input and output components. The organism actively shapes its environment by using its output to control its input from the environment. Output is a function of the psychological forces, topographic memory, and input…

This document defines a performance objective as a clear and measurable learning outcome. Performance objectives are equated with behavioral objectives. This definition is translated into a system that permits teachers to exchange ideas. The operation of the system is demonstrated using as an example six teachers developing a course in auto…

Since the service requirements of a utility depend on the distribution of population and land use in the service area, the planning for future requirements depends on accurate projections of future distributions. This systems approach model organizes land use data as an aid to facility planning. Included as variables are residential, commercial,…

Concern for quality vocational education programs and a decision-making system for curriculum development and evaluation led to the implementation of this four-phase project. The initial phase of the project involved: (1) a review of literature related to the development and application of process models to curriculum development and evolution,…

This paper is concerned with making current research in guidance more viable. Two suggestions are proposed: (1) there is a need to police manuscripts submitted to professional research journals for relevance and practicality; and (2) there is a need to involve school personnel, the practitioners in the field, in the planning, design, and conduct…

One procedure that can be used to individualize instruction is to teach different pupils by different methods with the intent of reaching a common goal. A cybernetic (self correcting) procedure is proposed for manipulating instructional displays so that after a period of time the instructional procedure used is optimal for a given individual. This…

This monograph, prepared to assist Georgia elementary principals to better understand accountability and its implications for educational improvement, sets forth many of the theoretical and philosophical bases from which accountability is being considered. Leon M. Lessinger begins this 5-paper presentation by describing the need for accountability…

Based on Auerback's study of the present structures and processes of the Work Incentive (WIN) Program, the Model WIN System is a portrayal of what the program would look like if a number of suggested changes were made. Its purpose is to envision an "ideal" system within reasonable constraints and limitations. This report presents the…