If middle management is destined for extinction, a new way of developing top management personnel will be needed. Author gives his views of how a Total Systems Organization will meet these new problems and overcome them. (MR)

The purpose of this paper is to present a strategy for developing a theory of film distribution for public education film libraries." (Author)

It is the intent of this article to describe a philosophy and initial application of an accountability system which can aid in coping with the problems of our occupationally related schools." (Author/AA)

Discusses the emotional and psychological problems caused by management information systems. (LR)

Videotapes can be used by park and recreation managers to: (1) define what a specific maintenance task entails; (2) describe equipment and manpower required to do a task; and (3) illustrate the quality required at job completion. (CJ)

Compares the American and Japanese first-line supervisor: production statistics, supervisory style, company loyalty, management style, and communication. Also suggests what Americans might learn from the Japanese methods. (CT)

To reduce fuel consumption at Carroll Hill Elementary School (New York), an energy management program controls both peak demand and total energy usage. (Author/MLF)

In contrast to the American system of management, Japanese management motivates its employees by challenging them with high goals and by providing inhouse training and development opportunities to meet their self-fulfillment needs. (Author/LD)

Offers a conceptual framework for organizational development consultation, through a brief definition of the process, with attention given to the systems approach. The consultation process is described, and a brief statement about consulting in business and higher education settings is included. (Author/JEG)

Outlines the concept of zero-base budgeting as well as describing some of its applications in business, government, and education. (IRT)

Discusses the application of participative management within a college library environment, and sketches management theories pertaining to the hierarchy of human needs, motivation, Rensis Likert's Systems Four, and Herzberg's dissatisfiers. (FM)

Presents seven issues in reading skills management. (DD)

Standardized leadership tools may have some control and learning benefits for multinational corporations. However, a case example from Norway illustrates how external complexity diminishes the usefulness of standardization. Although higher management autonomy results in less control, it improves subsidiary learning. (Contains 26 references.) (SK)