Developing school leaders who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to effectively lead low-performing schools has become a critical goal for local school districts intent on dramatically improving student outcomes. Given the current criticism surrounding leadership preparation programs and the changing nature of school…

Large school districts face a number of challenges due to their sheer size. One of these challenges involves staffing the role of the principal. With Baby Boomers reaching retirement age, large school districts, especially those experiencing growth, have to fill numerous leadership positions. In order to fill these positions efficiently and…

This study mainly explored the effect of applying web-based collaborative learning instruction to the accounting curriculum on student's problem-solving attitudes in Technical Education. The research findings and proposed suggestions would serve as a reference for the development of accounting-related curricula and teaching strategies. To achieve…

This quasi-experimental study explored the effect of a "Teacher Guided Multimedia" CD-ROM program as a supplement in teaching vocabulary acquisition to EFL students. Eighty seven juniors in the Food and Beverage Management Department at Yuanpei University in northern Taiwan participated in the study. Students from two intact classes were…

Effective delegation frees the manager for more productive use of his time and energy. Yet good delegation does not just happen--it is a matter of self-discipline demanding time, effort, and persistence. (Author/MJB)

The concern in this article is with the manner in which education serves the managerial needs of organizations. It is the managerial needs of organizations that provide the demand function to educational institutions. Presently, the state of management education lags behind managerial needs, and prospects of closing the gap are doubtful. (41…

Provisions (or lack thereof) in 35 firms for college graduate managerial and technical trainee development are covered, with attention to program length, training costs, program content and design, and performance evaluation. Three typical program designs are described. (LY)

The personnel division of a large chemical company worked out a systematic approach to the professionalization of its personnel men which may serve as a model in other personnel isutations. (DM)

Industry must beware of falling into the trap of management by bandwagon. The behavioral science movement has resulted in a parade of fads in management development. (Editor/AN)

Behavioral science strategies for planning effective management development programs are outlined. The curriculum outline for a company management course is included. (LY)

Appraisal is a tool for maximising management performance, part of a two way and constructive learning relationship, designed to improve standards throughout the organization in aiding top management to make the best use of its human resources. (Author/EB)

Comments on recent literature that reflects the increasing influence of situational thinking on management philosophy. (JF)

Today's school leaders cannot always resort to authoritarian tactics to implement their ideas. Consequently, they need training to equip them with the skills required to interact effectively with other personnel, whose points of view merit consideration. (CK)