Presents a comparative analysis of Kaufman's and Nadler's work design models by examining each model's rational content and comparing the distinctive images of procedure that those contents project. Kaufman's insistent claim that his organizational elements model merits distinctive recognition as the definitive explication of the system approach…

Describes ways training is linked to levels of organizational efforts, results, and impact; an allocation of functions to organizational personnel; cases-in-point concerning responsibilities; tools used by organizational personnel; and a training requirements identification and development cycle. Relationship of this Organizational Elements Model…

This report presents district- and college-level Management Information System (MIS) baseline information for two fiscal year periods 1997-98 and 1998-99 specific to the systemwide Partnership for Excellence performance goals. The primary purpose of this report is to feed back data contained in the MIS on district and college performance related…

Human Resource Development (HRD) includes activities that integrate the occupational and personal development needs of those working in an organization with the mission and goals of that organization. The author offers reasons why it is important to relate adult and continuing education to HRD. (JOW)

Describes the REASONS (Responsive, Evaluative Accountability System Operating Newark Schools) program, based on team-oriented management by objectives principles. Reviews REASONS' system for annually defining and refining district missions and system development, unit development, personal growth, and operational objectives, which serve as the…

Discusses UNESCO's organizational objectives in encouraging international cooperation to deal with world problems. UNESCO's Medium-Term Plan, established in 1974 for the promotion of human rights, international information exchange and communication, socioeconomic development, and environmental protection, is described. (AM)

Examines the historical development of the Virginia Teachers Association and the evolution of Black teachers' associations in the United States in general. Describes objectives and activities of the Virginia Teachers Association, the association's leaders, and their role in promoting the growth of the organization. (MJL)

The growth of the Association of Governing Boards is described by a past president of the organization, focusing on its services and membership drives since the early 1960s. New issues are identified, including the future of lay governing authority, the need for specialization within the association, and activism. (MSE)

Offers a definition and classification scheme for staff development and an analysis of types of staff development programs. The analysis provides staff development coordinators with a realistic view of what different approaches can accomplish and permits a classification along institutional and individual dimensions that is complementary rather…

Organization Development is a management science that defines and solves organizational problems. Procedures include: (1) diagnosis of problem; (2) gathering of data related to problem; (3) obtaining feedback; (4) developing various change strategies; (5) developing an action plan; and (6) implementing the plan. (CJ)

For this issue of "Views," all past presidents of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) were asked to respond to the following question: "If you were NAEA president today, how would your priorities be different from those of your administration when you were president?" (Editor)

Educational needs and problems for which teacher centers may offer possible solutions are pointed out. (JD)

Political groups, social movements, and organizational influences are sources of values which influence an evaluation study. Value positions can help define and delineate an evaluation problem but, if the values influencing the results are not explicit, the evaluative research may be viewed as something other than it actually is. (BW)

Encourages the use of evaluation research rather than process, impact, or comprehensive evaluation; and notes that meaningful evaluation research can occur when the true experiment is combined with longitudinal designs. (JEG)

Advises that public health professionals use a matrix called the logical framework to plan programs--it helps define and appraise the relationships among activities and results. Finds that factors used to judge the success of a program must be explicitly defined in advance. (PA)