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08164. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT. In-depth discussion of the process and place of strategic management in U.S. business. Basic differences between operation management style and strategic management style are analyzed. Because of... (more) |
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08153. TIME MANAGEMENT. Describes a method by which to arrive at a system of time management for use in the business setting. Determining time values, goal setting, organizational aids, and task delegation are among the... (more) |
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08151. DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN THE U.S. Assesses the historical development, goals, and processes of human resource management. HRM is viewed as a natural outgrowth of 1920's personnel administration, representing an integration of the... (more) |
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08146. "MEGATRENDS" BY JOHN NAISBITT (BOOK REVIEW). This paper examines Naisbitt’s 1980s bestseller from a critical management perspective. Agrees with Naisbitt’s argument that the age of technology combined with dwindling worker productivity mandate... (more) |
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08136. HUMAN RESOURCES PROCESSES IN THE UNITED STATES. The development of human resources planning and policy is reviewed, and the work of such major theorists as Taylor, McGregor and Drucker is contrasted with modern Japanese and European ideas. 7... (more) |
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08104. IMPACT OF OFFICE AUTOMATION ON OFFICE PERSONNEL. Examines the negative impact of office computer usage on the morale and productivity of office workers. Health hazard potential, lack of training, ineffectual training, improper equipment, workload... (more) |
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08096. THEORY Z BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND A SYSTEM OF ETHICS. A study of Japanese Theory Z management as a model for an ethical system of business management. Includes background and definition of Theory Z and comparison of Theory Z with American management... (more) |
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08085. A SOCIOLINGUISTIC APPROACH TO BILINGUAL EDUCATION. A book review based on data collected in a case study of a bilingual educational program for Mexican Americans. Background information and issues regarding bilingualism, as well as a critique of the... (more) |
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08030. THE RATIONAL MANAGER. A book review of a work which offers a systematic approach to problem solving and decision making in business. Critically analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the book's approach. 5 pages, 6... (more) |
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08012. QUALITY CIRCLES: COMPARING JAPANESE AND AMERICAN APPLICATIONS. An overview of the quality circle as applied in Japan and American manufacturing. History of the quality circle and a discussion of the differences between quality circles in Japan and the U.S. ... (more) |
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07691. "MANAGERS' MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT TECHNOLOGY:" AN ARTICLE REVIEW. Reviews management consultant Lowell Steele's study of seven major misconceptions about technology and the process of innovation which plague managers. ... (more) |
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07680. IN SEARCH OF EXCELLENCE. A favorable review of the Thomas J. Peter and Robert H. Waterman, Jr. book articulating successful management theory based upon "lessons from America's best-run companies."... (more) |
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07660. ANALYZING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS: A BOOK REVIEW. Summary and review of this 1970 "how-to" book by Mager and Pipe. Problems are either a lack of skill or not; if lack of skill, train the workers or simplify the job; if not, management must provide... (more) |
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07613. TRACY KIDDER'S SOUL OF A NEW MACHINE. Summary and review of this best-selling book which gives a detailed look at the designing of a new computer. Favorable review is most impressed by Kidder's ability to explain computer jargon and the... (more) |
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07489. POLICE PERSONNEL SELECTION. An examination of the testing and selection procedures used by police departments for entrance-level candidates. The focus is on psychological screening and the use of assessment center techniques to... (more) |
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07482. MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING: AN ESSAY. Dual book review of Drucker's Managing in Turbulent Times, a wide-ranging overview of the business environment of the 80s, and George Huber's Managerial Decision Making, a presentation of quantitative... (more) |
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07446. "THE ONE MINUTE MANAGER" BY KENNETH BLANCHARD AND SPENCER JOHNSON. Good review of this book on management prescribing goal setting, praise for good work, and reprimands for undesirable behavior -- all of which should be done in one minute each. These basic... (more) |
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07445. "THE ONE MINUTE MANAGER" (A REVIEW). Good review and summary of this popular book on management, which prescribes goal setting, praise for good work, and reprimands for undesirable behavior -- all of which should be done in one minute... (more) |
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07433. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS IN AUSTRALIA. Scholarly overview of labor relations and economic history in Australia. Includes summary of culture, politics, and economic history; history of strong labor movement; Australia's unique system of... (more) |
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07422. "STRATEGY AND STRUCTURE" BY ALFRED D. CHANDLER, JR., A BOOK REVIEW. Review of Alfred D. Chandler, Jr.'s 1962 study of how four major companies pioneered the use of the decentralized, multi-divisional organization structure. Review asks how the book is useful to the... (more) |
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07421. THE MONDRAGON EXPERIMENT. Summary of the principles of cooperative management used at the mondragon group of worker-owned cooperative businesses in Spain, and essay on whether these principles have relevance in America. Finds... (more) |
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07416. A MODEL METHOD OF IMPROVING/ENHANCING COMMUNICATIONS IN A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ORGANIZATION. A comprehensive survey of communications problems and methods, including major factors affecting communications in an organization (human environment, physical environment, etc.), analysis of formal... (more) |
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07313. THREE RESEARCH CRITIQUES. Three brief critiques of research studies in organizational psychology and theory, based on the strict research model offered in Stone, Resrch Methods in Org Behavior, (1978). Each of the three... (more) |
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07138. INCENTIVE REWARDS AND EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Review of recent trends in incentive awards and bonus plans for executives, focusing on schemes intended to take a long-term view of performance. Such plans may compare the company's performance... (more) |
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07021. MANAGEMENT BY MOTIVATION. Comprehensive overview of motivation theories of management. Includes the theories of: Taylor, Maslow, Herzberg, McGregor, Vroom, Lawler & Porter. Good theoretical discussion of differences between... (more) |
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$119
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07019. LEADERSHIP IN MANAGEMENT. Overview of the theory and practice of leadership in business: includes discussions of the need for leadership; role of organization structure; decentralization and span of control; leadership style... (more) |
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07018. SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT IN THE 1980S: THE NEED FOR MIS. Management information systems (computers, etc.) in the modern business: problems of implementing a total system, applications, need for real support by management, benefits of the system. 8 pages,... (more) |
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07013. THEORY Z AND AMERICAN BUSINESS. an analytical book review of Ouchi's book Theory Z, focusing on how and why this theory of business management stresses long term, cultural and philosophical changes in the structure of American... (more) |
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06617. SUCCESSFUL MODERN MANAGEMENT. A studv of the organizational structure of businesses, based on the theme that successful business today depends on the management of personnel. The view of Drucker, Ordione and Sayles on management... (more) |
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06356. MANAGING IN TURBULENT TIMES BY PETER F. DRUCKER. Review of a leading management authority's work on contemporary problems in the fields; Drucker takes the view that modern managers must learn survival skills in a period of disruption and... (more) |
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06354. MOTIVATION OF BLUE COLLAR WORKERS. This paper provides a study of the problems of productivity and motivation in the American blue collar workers, looking at changing attitudes, unions and motivation, flextime and other related aspects... (more) |
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06351. THE PLANNING PROCESS. A good general theory introduction to the planning process in organizational procedures; the heirarchy of goals, planning as an ongoing process, and management by objectives are all looked at. 10... (more) |
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06337. INVENTORY CONTROL. A good study of production systems and inventories in modern business; the various types of stock production inventory, cycle, transit and buffer inventory are compared, and a simple order for... (more) |
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06204. SOME MEANS OF INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH WORKER NEED SATISFACTION. Very good overview of programs to increase productivity. Includes psychological theories of Maslow and Vroom, review of various types of monetary and non-monetary incentives for workers; prefers... (more) |
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06159. THE USEFULNESS AND VALIDITY OF TESTS IN SELECTING SUPERVISORS. Careful overview of the question of testing to determine qualifications of business supervisors. Theory of job testing; reviews eight tests available on the market; emphasizes that tests are an aid... (more) |
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06135. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Good basic study of pay strategies for business executives; focuses on the methods of giving non-taxable rewards, increased emphasis on performance from executives in the 70's 10 pages, 9 footnotes, 6... (more) |
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06133. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. Summary of the purposes and methods of rating employee performance, typical problems that arise. 10 pages, 5 footnotes, 6 bibliographic... (more) |
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06096. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL. Well-organized summary of the principles of evaluating the work of employees. 10 pages, 9 footnotes, 6 bibliographic... (more) |
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06063. SOME MBO ISSUES. A description of the functions of MBO and some of the problems associated with its working. Stress is placed on the motivational aspects of MBO. 10p. 7b.... (more) |
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06062. MY MANAGERIAL TYPE. A subjective account of management functions in a large organization giving a self assessment of his capabilities in various fields such as motivation, communications and control. 10 pages, 6... (more) |
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06044. FLEXTIME AND THE SHORTER WORKING WEEK. An account of the penetration of flextime into organizations in the U.S. and the generally beneficial effects that it has for the workforce. There is a brief look at the shorter working week in the... (more) |
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06040. THE EFFECTIVE MANAGER. Qualities for effective management are discussed in this paper: marshalling of skills, leadership and the improtance of motivation and communication are stressed. 15p. 11b.... (more) |
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06020. THE ASSERTIVE MANAGER. Treats assertiveness as a quality of effective management. Deals with initiative, power, decision-making, and delegation as features of assertiveness. 7 pages, 6 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources. ... (more) |
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06019. THE MANAGER AS DEVELOPER OF HUMAN RESOURCES. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the HR (human resources) functions and responsibilities of the manager. Specific topics addressed include supervision and delegation, hiring and... (more) |
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05972. TIME MANAGEMENT. Covers strategies for improving use of your time. Concentrates on planning time usage, eliminating non-essential tasks, and delegating as much work as possible. 8 pages, 13 footnotes, 5... (more) |
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05942. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT. Covers four important aspects of personnel management and shows how these help the personnel department aid line managers. These aspects are: staff selection, influencing supervision, training and... (more) |
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05879. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BUSINESSMAN. A book review of Howard R. Bowen's book which discusses his systematic analysis of social responsibility and proposals for its implementation. ... (more) |
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05824. THE PETER PRESCRIPTION. A management study on the prevention of incompetence and the measurement of organizational incompetence. 7p.... (more) |
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05812. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: THE BART LABOR DISPUTE. A discussion of the dispute which caused a suspension of the service during the summer of l979 -- a problem stemming from disagreement over the cost of living component in the wage settlement. 11p.... (more) |
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05797. APPLYING HUMAN RELATIONS TO IMPROVE MORALE AND MOTIVATION. Various methods for improving worker morale and motivation are considered after the definition of those terms; participation in decision-making is offered as an advantageous option. 7 pages, 7... (more) |
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05414a. CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY. This paper contrasts Milton Friedman’s free market views (“the social responsibility of business is to make a profit”) on corporate responsibility with those of the “social responsibility” school. ... (more) |
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05373. "ON THE VALUE OF TRUE NEGATIVES": AN ARTICLE BY F.J. LANDY. A tongue-in-cheek article by F. J. Landy suggesting a reversal of current hiring techniques to facilitate easier dismissal of incompetent staff. The serious applications of the ideas in industrial... (more) |
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05363. THE DECLINE OF VENICE. The greatness of Venice and its fall in the 16th and 17th Centuries after the collapse of the Adriatic trade is the subject of this paper. The ruling class is profiled within the system of government... (more) |
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05362. A MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM. The North Face company, manufacturers of leisurewear is the subject of this study and a detailed discussion of all its function is provided. 10p. and... (more) |
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05350. MANAGEMENT IN THE EIGHTIES. An overview of the traditional theories of management, with predictions of "participatory management" and an internationalization and specialization of management processes. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 4... (more) |
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05349. THE IMPORTANCE OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS. Discusses how learning about management training skills can help school principals do a better job of supervising teachers and other staff members. 10 pages, 0 footnotes, 10 bibliographic... (more) |
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05341. MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES (MBO). An analysis of Management By Objective (MBO), its history and the importance of participation to its operation. Its great advantage is seen to be a furtherance of the understanding of the direction... (more) |
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05337. SOME PERSPECTIVES ON ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR. Psychological and sociological aspects of organizational behavior are highlighted. The study uses 6 organizations and its purpose is to determine the motivation of government employees and the... (more) |
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05291. STAFF ANALYSIS. A sound description of the purposes and methods of systems used to evaluate employee performance. Covers the pros and cons of various rating techniques, and how to use evaluation systems to improve... (more) |
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$84
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05290. AN M. B. O. PROGRAM FOR THE BANK OF AMERICA. A general discussion of the advantages of management by objectives, such as improved motivation and efficiency, better communications, greater flexibility in responding to customer needs and new... (more) |
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05282. MOTIVATION AND BUDGETS. The importance of budgetary communication and motivation is considered in this study of organizational accounting systems. A good overview of management and informal procedures in the imposition and... (more) |
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05241. SOCIO-TECHNICAL WORK DESIGN. An essay examining the applications of systems theory to work design; the sociotechnical systems theory is seen as humanist and even Marxist in its implications. Terns of the theory and the role of... (more) |
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05100. MANAGEMENT OF OBJECTIVES. Begins with a performance as the first step in implementing a mbo program. Analyzes in detail the two-way communications aspects of MBO goal setting. Shows how to plan and implement MBO plans,... (more) |
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04995. A PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. The five basic steps for setting up a personnel management system in a business or corporation are outlined in this study. Identifying system objectives, defining its requirements, evaluating... (more) |
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04979. QUALITIES OF THE EFFECTIVE EXECUTIVE. A good discussion of the important qualities needed for the executive to function effectively. The study covers long-range planning, leadership and motivation, and anticipates possible problems in... (more) |
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04969. A HANDBOOK FOR SUPERVISORS. An outline for a proposed handbook for supervisors, including sections on leadership, motivation, communication and organizational change. The results of successful management are seen as the product... (more) |
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04916. THE MODEL OF THE EFFECTIVE MANAGER. A concise exploration of the qualities that contribute to successful management. The planning, decision making and motivational processes are explored, and a look at the problems of motivating... (more) |
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04909. MANAGEMENT DYNAMICS. An interesting case study of personal problems affecting a family grocery business. Emphasis is placed on delineating personal and business objectives and separating the personal problems from... (more) |
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04860. ROLE-PLAYING IN THE MANAGERIAL SITUATION. A critique of the use of role playing in the development of managerial techniques. Active and nonactive role playing are examined in the context of leadership training, development of confidence and... (more) |
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04790. SOME QUALITIES OF THE EFFECTIVE MANAGER. The elements of managerial effectiveness,;such as appropriate action, knowledge of human resources, loyalty and communication are examined in this essay. Problems of decision making, managerial style... (more) |
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$112
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04768. ELEMENTS OF SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP FOR MANAGERS. Good up-to-date discussion of leadership. Personal traits and organizational talents, the ability to measure available resources, and the ability to work with others are seen as part of the... (more) |
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04742. WORK MOTIVATION IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. Very good summary of motivation and group relations theory in business. Definition o.f work, Hawthorne studies and the work group, morale and leadership, human factors engineering, and other elements... (more) |
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04739. LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONS. Good thorough study of leadership and motivation theories: organizational structure and the leader, the span of control, inducements and motivation, leadership style and the situation. 13 pages, 12... (more) |
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$91
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04642. ROLE PLAYING FOR MANAGERS. A good discussion of how psychological training and awareness techniques based on the acting out of specified situations can be applied to the improvement of managerial effectiveness. Covers several... (more) |
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04635. THE USES OF COMPUTERS. A basic overview of the many uses of computers in such fields as business management, health care, defense and education. 6 pages, 10 footnotes, 3 bibliographic... (more) |
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04626. MANAGEMENT FOR RESULTS. An enthusiastic review of this classic of management literature by Peter Drucker. 4p.; Of.;... (more) |
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04597. ORGANIZATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AND THE INDIVIDUAL. Very good, complete study of the question of environmental effects on worker productivity in organizations. Excellent review of the literature on organizational environments, including motivation and... (more) |
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04529. "THE PRACTICE OF PLANNING" BY DAVID W. EWING. A very good critical review of Ewing's book on the organizational planning process. Ewing is compared to other authors in the same field. 9 pages, 12 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.... (more) |
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04524. WORK AND SOCIETY. Good discussion of motivation theories and research; social values related to work, work and emotional needs. 11 pages, 9 footnotes, 8 bibliographic... (more) |
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$77
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04519. WHY PEOPLE WORK. Original discussion of the basic elements of motivation theory, including a brief history of work in human society, summary of the work of A. Tannebaum, D. Bell, F. Herzberg and critical discussion of... (more) |
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04518. PERSONNEL EVALUATION. A very good, very thorough compilation of theory and practice of personnel evaluation; need for evaluation of employees, types of appraisals, rating techniques, potential problems in applying rating... (more) |
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04516. THE SCIENCE OF HUMAN DECISIONS. A good study of the elements that differentiate a "scientific" decision from an impulsive one, and why the former type is preferred. lOp.; 12f.;... (more) |
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04515. JOB DISSATISFACTION IN THE AUTO ASSEMBLY INDUSTRY: DOES VOLVO HAVE THE ANSWER. Good discussion of the reasons for job dissatisfaction and boredom, and Volvo's attempts to change through job restructuring. 14 pages, 6 footnotes, 7 bibliographic... (more) |
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04513. WHY DO PEOPLE WORK?. Good introduction to theories of motivation in work situations, which covers material incentives (money), the importance of feelings of satisfaction and achievement, self-esteem and Maslow's Hierarchy... (more) |
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04512. MOTIVATION THEORIES. Good basic study of academic thinking on why people want to do a good job. Covers the evolution of motivation theories through the work of Herzberg ('motivation factors' vs. 'maintenance factors'),... (more) |
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$91
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04492. MOTIVATION IN THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN: A COMPARATIVE STUDY. Good discussion of the different ways that people are impelled to action through the social framework; includes management theories in the U. S., how these work in practice (concentrating on... (more) |
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04477. HOWARD HUGHES: HIS LIFE AND BUSINESS. Basic overview of Howard Hughes' career. Concludes he had no overall life direction, but merely drifted from one interest to the next. 8 pages, 12 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.... (more) |
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04468. CONFLICT IN THE ORGANIZATION. Discussion of a number of articles in management. Journals dealing with interpersonal conflict, organizational change; what is to be learned for practical business applications. 12p., 7f.,... (more) |
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$84
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04443. CRITICIZING THE TRADITIONAL PERSONNEL PRACTICES. Very clever discussion, written to answer the specific question of whether phenomenological criticism can be applied to personnel management practices. Survey of nuts & bolts of personnel management,... (more) |
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$133
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04435. A MODEL OF THE EFFECTIVE MANAGER. Very good and thorough discussion of the effective manager, based on research studies, covers all aspects of leadership g decision-making. 29p., Of., lOb. ( notes in... (more) |
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$133
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04434. QUALITIES OF THE EFFECTIVE MANAGER. Communications skills, leadership and motivation, decision-making and awareness of situations are the major topics covered in this solid, basic study. 17 pages, 10 footnotes, 14 bibliographic... (more) |
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$119
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04411. GOVERNMENT PLANNING AND BUSINESS PLANNING. Good discussion of issues raised by M. Weidenbaum's contention that business planning is "open system" while government planning is "closed system." Communication, leadership, and organization in... (more) |
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$70
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04374. MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS. Good, thorough study of management control systems and systems analysis; why management needs control systems, how to plan and implement such systems, use of POP and computers, operation and... (more) |
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$133
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04353. OPERATIONS RESEARCH. Good study of how mathematical techniques can be used to increase business efficiency; well-balanced discussion of the advantages and problems of attempting to apply math. models to real-life... (more) |
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$70
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04336. COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESS. Interesting case study of how miscommunication situations arise in business relationships; good analysis of the elements of misunderstanding & how same thing means two different things to two... (more) |
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$77
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04268. THE NEW WORK WEEK AND LEISURE SERVICES. Interesting discussion of the four-day work week, and the need for increased leisure services; discusses the possible role that community colleges might play in providing recreation services. Sp.,... (more) |
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$35
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04215. THE MANAGEMENT ROLE OF QUALITY CONTROL. Very good, detailed overview of the quality control manager's job and functions, focusing on his relation to production, accounting, design, legal and other company departments; stresses the need for... (more) |
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$84
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04200. SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT. Good examination of the work of Frederick Taylor and F. & L. Gilbreth in establishing the concept of scientific management and time-motion efficiency research. Very thorough on their lives and work;... (more) |
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04163. THE MODEL OF THE ENTREPRENEUR. Good discussion of the personality of the entrepreneur as revealed by academic studies and the film "Citizen Kane." The challenge of problem-solving, and the need to exercise authority are... (more) |
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$70
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04157. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: THE XEROX CORPORATION. Excellent study of the whole issue of corporate social responsibility through the lens of Xerox Corporation in the period 1950-1976. The paper presents the arguments for and against (Milton Friedman)... (more) |
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