This digest provides a brief explanation of what a database is; explains how a database can be used; identifies important factors that should be considered when choosing database management system software; and provides citations to sources for finding reviews and evaluations of database management software. The digest is concerned primarily with…

Designed to give teachers and supervisors a working knowledge of various approaches to enhancing pupil learning through software application programs, this guide is presented in a hands-on fashion. It supports a dual purpose, i.e., it can serve as an individual tutorial or as a turnkey staff development tool. All program files referred to may be…

Using a new type of management called consultative, with data available from library-wide automated systems providing the basis for use and user surveys and analysis, each professional librarian participates in the decision-making and problem-solving functions within the library organization at the University of Guelph, Ontario Library. (Author/PF)

An experimental classroom management system involving contingency management, individualized instruction, peer assistance, and teacher adoption of the role of a manager of learning activities was employed in 25 Appalachian classrooms. The study raises hope that improvements in instruction will be accompanied by improvements in the academic…

Presents the organization of a comprehensive three-part system--fiscal plan, financial plan, and academic or program plan--as developed at Case Western Reserve University. (Editor)

CUNY's comprehensive data base and its geographic and educational parameters make possible the computation of an Admissions Accountability Index built on an input-output (hours-applications) ratio. It helps staff determine which high schools need and deserve more time and service, and helps high-school advisers compare their results with similar…

This publication contains information relating to waste prevention, treatment and disposal, and waste product utilization. Its primary purpose is to provide information that will help the food industry executive recognize waste problems and make wise management decisions. The discussion of the methods, techniques, and the state-of-the-art is…

Scheduling, cost control, value analysis, quality control, and contract interfacing are the final steps in the project management method of bringing a project in on time and within budget. (Author)

The results of a survey of 428 management personnel in 10 organizations identified three major dimensions which interact to define most management by objectives systems' variations and problems: supervisory style, measurability of objectives, and frequency of review of the organization. Suggestions for positive changes are offered. (AG)

The purpose of this paper is to propose the combined use of distinct symbol sets to conduct multilevel process (MLP) analysis and to discuss the application of the technique through a case study example. In turn, consideration is given to the meaning of process analysis, the existent technology of representation, proposed new developments, and…

The NCHEMS Costing and Data Management System is designed to assist institutions in the implementation of cost studies. There are at least two kinds of cost studies: historical cost studies which display cost-related data that reflect actual events over a specific prior time period, and predictive cost studies which forecast costs that will be…

This report is a critical evaluation based on extended field trials and theoretical analysis of the time-span technique of measuring level of work in organizational hierarchies. It is broadly concluded that the technique does possess many of the desirable features claimed by its originator, but that earlier, less highly structured versions based…

This report describes the basic objectives, assumptions, orientation and development of the Space Analysis Manuals Project. The main objective is to write and distribute a series of annuals describing methods and procedures for use by college and university personnel in planning and managing college and university facilities. One of the basic…

UNISTAR (User Network for Information Storage, Transfer, Acquisition and Retrieval) represents a management system for scientific and technological information under the executive branch of the United States Government and a training exercise in the systems approach. A summary of the salient points of this study indicates that: a national policy…