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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 and informal communications and their effectiveness, and several techniques for improving communications: analyzing communications flow, establishing employee committees, face-to-face conferences, and using sociometric techniques to determine patterns of informal communications. 18 pages, 27 footnotes, 17 bibliographic sources.
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$126
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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 studies is examined for research design hypothesis, measurements used and their internal validity, procedures, results and external validity of conclusions. research studies critiqued are: Arvey, Dewhirst & Brown, "Goal Setting and Employee Satisfaction (1978). Kaufman, "Relations of Ability and Interest to Currency of Professional Knowledge" (1972) and Kopelman, "Organization Control systems, expectancy Theory and Work Motivation" (1976) (titles abbreviated). Kaufman's study the weakest, Kopelman's the tightest. Each critique has 6 pages, 1 footnote, 2 bibliographic sources. Notes in text. Total of 18p.
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$42
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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 against other competing companies, or pay bonuses based on the appreciation of the book value of the company's stock. 5 pages, 7 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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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 behavioralist theorists and motivation theorists (and why behavioralists are wrong); the modern synthesis of motivation techniques as revealed in recent books by Rosenbaum, Ford, and Ouchi. 17 pages, 33 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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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 and organization climate; stimulating the motivation of others; leadership as a learned skill. 13 pages, 11 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$91
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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, 7 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$56
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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 business. 11 pages, 14 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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$77
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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 by objectives with regard to personnel are reviewed. 7 pages, 4 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$49
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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 uncertainty. 11 pages, 6 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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$77
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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 of the blue collar lifestyle. 10 pages, 9 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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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 pages, 7 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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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 determining the minimum economic order quantity is proposed. 11 pages, 4 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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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 programs that meet the 'intrinsic' needs of workers rather than their external needs. 16 pages, 10 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.
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$112
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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 to selection decisions, not a substitute for discretion and decision. 15 pages, 14 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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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 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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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 sources.
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$70
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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 sources.
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$70
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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. 10f.
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$70
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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 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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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 conclusion. 6 pages, 6 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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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. 9f.
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$105
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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.
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$49
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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 interviewing, performance review, discipline, supervision, and training and development. KEYWORDS: hrm personnel management employee developing supervision. APA Style. 8 pages, 7 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$56
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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 bibliographic sources.
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$56
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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 development, and collective bargaining. 10 pages, 11 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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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. 5p.
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$35
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05824. THE PETER PRESCRIPTION. A management study on the prevention of incompetence and the measurement of organizational incompetence. 7p. 15f.
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$49
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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. 13f. 6 references to the S.F. Chronicle.
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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 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$49
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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. KEYWORDS: corporate social responsibility free market milton friedman. 5 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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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 psychology testing are pointed out. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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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 and its own demise as a dynamic force is documented. 7 pages, 9 footnotes in text, 1 bibliographic source.
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$49
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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 tables.
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$70
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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 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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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 sources.
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$70
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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 and aims in organizations. 15 pages, 13 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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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 results generally contradicted gnerally held assumptions. Some of the literature on the subject is reviewed. 11p. 7b. 9f.
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$77
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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 employee and business performance. 12 pages, 6 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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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 situations. Some of the disadvantage are also discussed. lOp., Of., Ob. (footnotes in text)
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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 implementation of budgets. The budget itself is seen as a motivator for better performance. 15 pages, 0 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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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 such social powers as the police department in such a theory are looked at in detail. 16 pages, 11 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$112
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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, including evaluation of results. 12 pages, 16 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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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 alternative methods, developing operating procedures and installing the system are discussed in some detail in the report. Data process ing and the role of the systems analyst are considered as well. 15 p., Of., Ob.
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$105
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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 decision making: rationality, uncertainty, and perceptual errors, as well as general communication problems. 15 pages, 14 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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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 of sound decision making and effective control of employee performance. 12p., Of., 3b.
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$84
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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 workers in underdeveloped nations is included, from the standpoint of an Iranian. Functions of an executive in organizational structure are studied in the conclusions. 20 pages, 23 footnotes, 18 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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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 business needs. lOp., 4f., 7b.
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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 analytical skills, and related philosophical and methodological problems. The use of video feedback for individualized instruction is discussed, and suggestions for usages in such areas as labor management are put forward. 20p., 0 f., 16b.
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$133
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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 and value judgement are also reviewed in detail. 16 pages, 13 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.
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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 essentially intangible skills of leadership by the author. 10 pages, 10 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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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 of creating the best possible fork environment are intelligently discussed. 14p., l4f., 6b.
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$98
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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 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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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 of the basic role playing exercises, giving the pros and cons of each and suggestions for getting the best results from these techniques. 12 pages, 16 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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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 sources.
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$42
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04626. MANAGEMENT FOR RESULTS. An enthusiastic review of this classic of management literature by Peter Drucker. 4p.; Of.; lb.
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$28
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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 leadership (as generally treated in bus. ad. literature), also discusses Marxist thought on organizations; Part II discusses the New York Police Dept. as an,organizational environment, stressing the pressures that make it almost impossible to fulfill varying expectations. 31 pages, 36 footnotes, 22 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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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.
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$63
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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 sources.
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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 their theories based on the idea that people need the satis faction of "higher needs." 10 pages, 5 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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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 techniques to workers. Shows complete grasp of the subject. 21 pages, 13 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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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.; 8b.
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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 sources.
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$98
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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 of Needs, the importance of belonging to a group. l0 pages, 12 footnotes, l0 bibliographic sources.
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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'), Maslow (Hierarchy of Needs), Vroom (relation of individual goals to work situation and alternative), and McGregor (importance of democratic management). Solid grasp of the complexities and subtleties of the subject. 13 pages, 9 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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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 Management by Objectives), Japanese society and Japanese business practices, good discussion of how U.S. might come to need the example of Japanese management practices as society becomes more complex and organized. 21 pages, 19 footnotes, 16 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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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.
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$56
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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., Ob.
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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, criticisms that can be made of it, discussion of the practical value of phenomenology (nil), clever discussion of authority and workers needs in modern society. 24 pages, 24 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.
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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 text.)
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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 sources.
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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 both types of systems, which are found to both have advantages and disadvantages. lOp., 10f., 2b.
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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 evaluation of the system. 21p., 39., 11b.
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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 situations. lOp., Of., sb.
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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 different people, also suggestions for improvement in the future covering all phases of the firm's activities. 11 pages, 12 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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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., 3f., 3b.
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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 various kinds of expertise, the high importance of quality control in all phases of business, importance of good communications. 12p., l4f., 15b.
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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; also good discussion of the issue of exploiting labor through efficiency research. 11 pages, 7 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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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 emphasized. 10p., 2f., Ob.
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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) corporate social responsibility and includes a thorough history of Xerox's efforts including their run-in with author E.B. White. A thoughtful, balanced conclusion sums up the implications of Xerox's efforts and the issue of corporate social responsibility. APA Style. 22 pages, 38 footnotes, 19 bibliographic sources. 5,856 words.
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$133
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04154. PERSONALITY AND VOCATIONAL CHOICE: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE. Well-done examination of studies seeking to correlate personality variables and occupational choices in various ways. Good critical discussion of assumptions of researchers, stresses the growing realization of the complexity of the field. 11 pages, 0 footnotes, 16 bibliographic sources. Notes in text.
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04136. CONTROLLERS AND COMPTROLLERS IN BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS. Enthusiastic overview of the controller's functions and importance as the financial overseer of the organization, how he becomes a natural candidate for the top job. 6 pages, 4 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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04062. CREATIVITY IN PROBLEM SOLVING. Discussion of creativity in solving business problems, partially based on personal experience with electronic parts manufacturer. Uses Helmholtz's analysis of creativity (problem definition, incubation and illumination), applied to manufacturing problem. Includes three pages of charts. lOp., lf., 4b.
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$70
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04044. MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES. Good discussion of management by objectives as applied to hospitals, partially based on interviews with successful hospital administrators; concentrates on definition of objectives, communications and employee participation. lOp., 9f., 11b.
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$70
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03931. MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS AND THE COMPANY. Brief study of how Maslow's psychological theories can be applied to employee rewards. As basic needs are met, the next basic become more important; therefore companies should try to meet most abstract needs (self-actualization through responsibility and growth) to motivate workers to meet company needs. 5 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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03889. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS. Complete survey of computer information systems for management, including how MIS fits into overall knowledge of the firm, relation to company goals, implementation problems ( interpersonal and cost). Includes seven pages of charts. 25 pages, 26 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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03842. MOTIVATION. Good basic discussion; starts with motivation theory ( following Maslow), then discusses how business can meet basic and higher needs of employees in innovative ways. 11p., Of., 3b.
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$77
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03745. TRAITS AND PROBLEMS OF THE EFFICACIOUS MANAGER. Very clever study (with large vocabulary) of what makes a good manager. Includes the relevance of technical skills vs. organizational skills, approaches to management, Machiavellianism, 11 specific areas of knowledge the manager should have with special attention to computers in decision making, problems of motivation and self-actualization; emphasizes "multi-determinate" aspects of management and decisions. 36 pages, 52 footnotes, 23 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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03640. HOW A BUSINESS SUPERVISOR SHOULD MOTIVATE HIS EMPLOYEES. Basic discussion of management theories in practical terns; how a supervisor gives his employees motivation to perform better through stimulating their self-esteem, developing team spirit, making use of social distance and personal relationships;, also gives pitfalls to avoid. 13 pages, 17 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.
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$91
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03393. MULTINATIONAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, STRUCTURES AND ATTITUDES. The study offers an historical perspective, considers the impact of multinational trade organizations, elaborates on the considerations for companies planning to trade abroad, discusses global planning and organizational patterns. 15 pages, 10 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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03372. CURRENT BUSINESS TECHNIQUES IN TRAINING AND DEVELOPING MANAGERS. Thorough survey of the goals and techniques of management training ("in-house.") Discusses pros and cons of lectures, programmed instruction, on-the-job, apprenticeship, and simulation; also the problems of changing basic behavior patterns. 16p., af., lOb.
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$112
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03184. RECENT TRENDS IN BUSINESS PSYCHOLOGY. A sometimes subjective survey of how business does and doesn't respond to employee demands for openness and meaningfulness on the job; finds human element will become more important in business. 8 pages, 11 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$56
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02416. THE EXECUTIVE PERSONALITY. Overview of business management personality types, written in good business journalism style; the achiever, the helper, the critic, etc.; the need for men with drive and verve in the modern organization. 9 pages, 6 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$63
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02049. INTRA AND INTER FIRM DECISION MAKING. An essay on the nature and structure of the decision making process in businesses. The influence of hierarchical structure and general business strategy upon the process is discussed. 9 pages, 0 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$63
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01817. MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS AND EMPLOYEE TURNOVER: AN ANALYSIS OF THEIR RELATIONSHIP. Good discussion of what management can and cannot do to prevent excessive turnover, treats company policies, motives of individuals, working conditions, supervisors, and communications. 8 pages, 12 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$56
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1569. NOVELL VS. MICROSOFT: THE BATTLE FOR THE NETWORK REDUX. Taking the perspective of a consultant-advisor to Novell, this paper provides an overview and analysis of Novell's efforts to comeback and challenge Microsoft's competitive position in network operating systems and directories. The analysis begins with a review of Novell's first effort to challenge Microsoft. Following this, the analysis examines Novell's strategy and tactics in its current challenge to Microsoft. 10 pages, 36 footnotes, 20 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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01299. BURNHAM'S MANAGERIAL REVOLUTION. Good summary and discussion of Burnham's 1940 book predicting a society dominated by the managerial elite, including the criticisms of his idea made by C.W. Mills, P. Sweezy J.K. Galbraith and others. lOp., 10f., sb.
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$70
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01103. THEORIES OF MOTIVATION. Good basic overview of the major ideas on what motivates humans to keep going. Includes Freud and the sexual drives; John Dewey, Allport, and Piaget as representatives of a more "luralistic" view of motivations; comparison of Freud and Piaget. 6p., 15b, footnotes imbedded in paper.
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$42
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01029. PROPOSAL FOR A STUDY OF GROUP LEADERS. Interesting, thorough proposal for a clever experiment in leader-group behavior, testing whether "imposed" leaders are better than naturally selected ones. Includes review of literature, discussion of possible problems with the experiment. KEYWORDS: leaders leadership research design. 10 pages, 0 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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00917. AN EXECUTIVE DECISION. Interesting case study in which the executive decision maker decides to invest in pollution control after all (to help the company's image and prevent legal and public opinion outcries.) 6p., Of., Ob.
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$42
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00431. COMMUNICATIONS: THE KEY TO EFFECTIVENESS IN BUSINESS. Basic survey of communications theories and techniques for business; written and oral, attitudes, programmed learning techniques, and the importance of social relationships in business are the topics covered. Sp., 3f., 3b.
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$35
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