Discusses the positive and negative capabilities of individuals within organizational structures who are characterized as "wheelerdealers." Organizational attitude toward these individuals affects how well they function. Schools need these types of individuals as they often are the risk takers and creative individuals who can be central…

Most people want to learn, grow and achieve their career dreams. Linking individuals' career aspirations to organizational goals can be challenging, yet it is the foundation for personal and organizational success. This chapter discusses how to use learning objectives to link career learning or development to organizational strategy. Using a…

Presents a chronological outline of significant developments in the establishment and organization of the Legal Defense Fund and describes its legal activities and status in relation to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). (MJL)

Focuses on the organizational use of transcendent appeals to redefine "sin" into a "virtue." Analyzes Johnson Controls' apologia after critics charged that its "fetal protection policy" was discriminatory. Examines the redefinitions and ultimate terms invoked by the company to justify its choice of policy. (PA)

Examines the strategic planning experience of the Information Design and Development organization (then called Technical Publications) in DuPont's External Affairs division. Describes why strategic planning was undertaken, the process used, logistics involved in preparing for and carrying out the process, and results. Shows that the experience can…

Updates previous work on the Organizational Elements Model that relates needs assessment and needs analysis. Highlights include purpose-based objectives and results-based objectives for organizations; differentiating between ends and means; costs-consequences analysis; and training needs assessment. (LRW)

Discussion of performance analysis and improvement focuses on a performance system that is regulated by feedback from both internal and external sources. Discusses human performance technology (HPT), which focuses on the goals of the organizational structure; and explains the macrosystem, including metrics and standards; the microsystem; and…

Examines selected problems of cooperation between continuing education units and other organizations: (1) increased time to get things done; (2) organizational politics; and (3) different organizational outlooks and cultures. Argues against entering into cooperative ventures without being aware of difficulties and costs. (JOW)

Reports that NACE continued a pattern of progress and growth in fiscal year 1999, building and drawing on its "Strength in Members" theme, which recognizes the role of the membership in enabling NACE to fulfill its mission. Highlights of the year included expanding educational programming, enhancing the line of print and online publications, and…

Discusses the increasing use of multiple-year capital fund raising campaigns to help colleges and universities defray the costs of attracting new students and quality faculty. An example details one university's changing goal structure to adjust to early success in its capital fund raising campaign. (GR)

This study focuses on the rate of the participation of the member countries in the objectives of UNESCO. Text-based approach in method of content analysis has been used to carry out the study. The objectives of UNESCO have been identified and examined to reveal whether the member countries acknowledge these objectives among their national…

One way to define culture is "the way a group of people prefer to behave." The trick for organizational leaders is to find ways to ensure that the company culture, that is the way their people prefer to behave, is supportive of what is needed to successfully deliver the company strategy. Using a criteron-referenced approach, we can first examine…

The focus of this article is to summarize the history of the Alabama Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (ALACES) division of the Alabama Counseling Association (ALCA). A discussion of the inception of ALACES, membership, publications, and a listing of past and current presidents is presented. In addition, the current goals of the…

This is the age of leadership and management. Every group activity requires some sort of leadership to organise and direct the group's effort toward some previously decided goals. Although management and leadership are different from each other, they are remarkably close too, especially in the dimension of human relationship. Leadership is the…

Sociologists often assert, but rarely test, the claim that organizational diversity benefits social movements by invigorating movement vitality and facilitating success. Our analysis of black civil rights organizations shows that goal and tactical diversity of a social movement is largely a function of organizational density, level of resources…