An effective management system will be possible when management scientists can recognize and deal with the political vicissitudes that face managers in the practical business of management. (RA(

This paper identifies the components of descriptive and prescriptive" computer-based systems designed to aid teachers in the management of instruction and describes the Instructional Management tasks for which computer support is appropriate." (Author/AK)

Organization development (OD) is a new and fundamental concept of an organization as an inclusive system for the application of systematic development steps. (NL)

This paper discusses the Experimental Library Management System's features which facilate user interaction, and may prove useful in similar systems; techniques for tutoring the user, adaptability for the experienced user, minimization of keying, performance of clerical tasks by exception notification, and collection of operational statistics to…

An analysis of the factors that have led to team management, including classical principles of management, the human relations or behavioral school of management, and the systems theory both closed and open. (JF)

Nursing managers have tried a number of systems to increase employee participation, and quality circles seem to be the most promising method currently available. Describes effective implementation techniques within a nursing organization. (JOW)

A management model is proposed in which the resource and classroom teachers cooperate in a structural spelling program for mainstreamed special education students. The program's design and weekly schedule are described. (CL)

Guidelines for securing and maintaining local funding for computer-related projects include suggestions in the areas of establishing and maintaining project/school board relationships, encountering social and political factors, and defining guidelines for project implementation. Successes and failures of the MICA project are provided as…

A management philosophy goal oriented to the facilitation of learning in a media program is presented. (Author/KP)

Discusses the use of multimedia databases to track information from Web sites and to develop Web sites over the Internet. Four different types of databases are described: relational models; object oriented; relational-object hybrids; and specialty databases. Vendor contacts are listed. (LRW)

Explores the metaphor of managing diversity and its related discourses that dominate current business communication about the changing workforce. Examines the language employed in practitioner-oriented texts and consultant websites on diversity. Contends that language that constitutes individuals as resources emphasizes managerial and economic…