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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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04626. MANAGEMENT FOR RESULTS. An enthusiastic review of this classic of management literature by Peter Drucker. 4p.; Of.; lb.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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00370. THE AUTOMOBILE IN OUR SOCIETY. The impact of the automobile in our way of life is examined in terms of injuries, noise pollution, air pollution and the inaccessibility of the city. Abandoned cars, air pollution and billboards are viewed as problems which necessitate alternative forms of transportation. Proposals for eliminating the auto from the city are examined. 21 pages, 24 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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00049. CREATIVE ORGANIZATIONS. Interesting, original discussion of creativity and "'creeping bureaucracy"' in organizations; finds that the issues are much more complex than might be assumed, and that rearranging thought patterns is harder than changing an organization structure chart. lOp., Of., Ob.
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09O74. ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS IN EDUCATION. 10 pages, 12 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources. See Section 8A.
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00004. BERKELEY RESEARCH. Berkeley Research, home of Academic Term Papers and Academic Research Papers, offers the Web's largest selection of research papers (more than 30,000) at the lowest price. We also feature quality custom papers written to your specifications. Visit our websites at: http:www.academicresearchpapers.com or http://www.academictermpapers.com. Telephone toll-free 1-800-777-7901. From outside the U.S. and Canada call 1-415-586-3900. DO NOT CLICK “ORDER” FOR THIS ENTRY!!
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55378. CONTINGENCY INDICATOR FOR FOREIGN ENVIRONMENTS. Study of corporate planning and marketing for foreign markets. Contains four subsections: the first presents a method of analyzing prospects in foreign markets based on ranking of eight factors such as economic growth and gov. attitude to business' three case studies of specific problems in overseas business strategy. 20p., Of., Ob.
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53914. MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION THEORY. Good basic discussion of the pros and cons of three types of management concepts: project management, management by systems, management,by results. Finds that all three must be combined for best results. 7 pages, 5 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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53895. DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF MANAGEMENT APPRAISALS AND EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS. Good, thorough study of evaluation systems and appraisal methods, including data from USAG officer appraisal system. Concentrates on objective evaluation systems. 11 pages, 21 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.
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53812. LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOR. Another compilation of the basic ideas of management literature on leadership; interaction, between leaders and followers, abilities of leaders, types and systems of leadership, chain of command, etc. 6p., Of., 5b.
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53808A. T-GROUPS POR CORPORATE TRAINING. Basic overview of the promises and problems of sensitivity training, and how it is used by corporations. 7 pages, 12 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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53653. PROBLEMS FACING MANAGEMENT IN THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY. Basic study of the choices facing aerospace industry in tines of social change and energy crisis; unemployment, insecurity. lagging markets, disappearing finances, problems of restructuring industry for new products. 8p., Of,, 8b.
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53434. MANAGEMENT DECISIONS AND COMPUTERS. Good case study of how hypothetical clothing company straightens out scheduling and deliver problems with computers. 7p., Of., Ob.
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53433. DESIGNING AN INCENTIVE PROGRAM. Study of incentive programs for industrial workers; criticizes most for not recognizing individuality of workers; sets out flexible hours program as potential motivator. 4p., 4f., Ob.
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53402. PLANT LOCATION DECISIONS FOR THE BURROUGHS CORP. Good case study of factors involved in deciding to locate a new components plant in low-labor cost area. lOp., 5f., 4b.
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53398. APATHY AMONG PRODUCTION-LINE WORKERS IN THE UNITED STATES. Good discussion of the causes and cures of worker apathy, based on management literature, and favoring attention to self-actualization needs of workers, job enrichment, better participation, etc. 10 pages, 20 footnotes, 15 bibliographic sources.
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53227. SURVEY OF TECHNIQUES USED IN EVALUATING AND SELECTING INVESTMENT PROJECTS UNDER RISK. Good survey of subject, using specialized vocabulary. Focuses on techniques such as deterministic analysis, stochastic analysis, portfolio effects and diversification. 6 pages, 15 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.
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53152. ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST INDIVIDUAL INCENTIVE PLANS FOR COMPENSATING SALESMEN. Good, detailed study of the effects of various types of pay for salesmen, in terms of motivation, equity, and resuIts for the company. Favors incentive payments in most situations. 10 pages, 21 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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52760. SENSITIVITY TRAINING, SELF-ACTUALIZATION, AND JOB SATISFACTION. Good, thorough discussion in favor of improved human relations: theory of sensitivity training and Maslow's self-actualization, summary of research on the effectiveness of sensitivity training, closely-argued conclusion. 17p., Of., 20b.
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52556. THE CONCEPT OF MODULAR SCHEDULING. Good discussion of how modular scheduling (breaking up conventional periods into shorter units) allows for flexibility and diversity. 6p., lf., Ob.
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52554. LINE AND STAFF RELATIONSHIPS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. Actually two papers with common abstract on same general topic. First examines policy-making function of staff positions; second asks whether line/staff distinction is obsolete, finds that it could be. 17 pages, 18 footnotes, 14 bibliographic sources.
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52506. MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS. Very good, very complete study of all aspects of communication in business, including theories of communications k organization of communications, techniques for effective communications in discipline situations, reports, interviews, etc., and even miscommunication. 26 pages, 30 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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52502. CLASSICAL THEORY OF MANAGEMENT AND MACHIAVELLI. Interesting, clever discussion similarities and differences in the two bodies of thought; finds similarity and single-minded concentration on ends, but also that Machiaveli may be more "human-relations oriented" than management theorists. 7p., 16f., lOb.
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52488. BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC STATISTICS IN MANAGEMENT. Very good, very thorough compilation of rules for the proper use of statistic s. Covers everything from averages and index numbers to correlations, plus proper use of statistics in prediction. 27 pages, 44 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.
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52465. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP. Original ideas on the topic of Maslow's and McGregor's theories of leadership and motivation. Favors new approaches to leadership. 6p., Sf., 4b.
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52371. MODELS AND TECHNIQUES IN PERSONNEL SELECTION. Good study of the assumptions used in trying to formulate a rational procedure for selecting new workers; focuses on the problems of matching men to jobs through simple tests, and the complexities involved in good performance in the work environment. 8 pages, 6 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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52354. BUSINESS LEADERSHIP. Good discussion of the leadership question, relies on older "classic" works in the field. DistingUishes between classical, authoritarian leadership, and 'behavioral' human-oriented leadership; discusses advantages and disadvantages of both approaches. 17 pages, 22 footnotes, 18 bibliographic sources.
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52233. PRODUCTIVITY MANAGEMENT. Thorough overview of production control and time-motion management. Measuring techniques, statistical techniques, rating methods, probability techniques. 16p., Of., lib.
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52226. COMMUNICATION AT SEARS. Good study of communication problems in business, based on personal interviews with Sears asst. managers and personnel. Covers relations between branches and headquarters, managers and employees, and intra-employee communication problems and their resolution. 12p., Of., Ob.
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52056. SOME THEORIES OF HUMAN VIGILANCE WITH INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS. Very good study (with some technical vocabulary) on relation between attention and awareness, and job performance. Thorough discussion of theories of "vigilance" including concepts of "inhibition". "arousal," and "filtering;" how these ideas can be applied in improving training and performance on the job. 13 pages, 19 footnotes, 17 bibliographic sources.
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51911. ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Basic overview of the theory of organizational development; using systems analysis, problem-solving techniques, human relations techniques and other concepts to make maximum use of the firms resources. Sp., Of., Ob.
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51822. GENERAL MOTORS AS A CASE STUDY. Questions of monopoly, profit-maximization and corporate accountability are looked at in this study of the largest American manufacturing corporation. GM's defense that it is well within the classic model of free competition contrasted with charges of oligopoly, safety violations and abuse of workers. GM is seen as a monolithic entity unto itself. 13 pages, 17 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.
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$91
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51755. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND MOTIVATION IN THE JOB SITUATION. Good basic study, argues for better understanding of human relations and "higher motivations"' by business managers to improve performance. 8p., 14f.. 14b.
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$56
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51557. THE STRATEGIC PLAN. Good basic overview of the role of planning in business. The importance and nature of company goals, market strategies, how operations planning and budgeting are related to strategic plans. 7 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources.
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$49
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51554. TECHNICAL COMPETENCE IN GROUP LEADERS. Critical review of an article which studied whether engineers make good managers; finds that technical training not usually related to managerial performance. 6p., Of., Ob.
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$42
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51549. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DECISION MAKING. Good basic survey of how executive makes an important decision; discusses manager's role, operations research & mathematical models, heuristic reasoning, computer assistance. 22p., 27f., Ob.
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$133
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51461. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT. Good solid review of the basics of personnel management, selection procedures, role of personnel in employee supervision, evaluation, and maintaining good working relationships. 17 pages, 32 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources. 3,501 words..
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$119
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16135. COMPUTERS IN MANAGEMENT. Good basic discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of computers in decision making. Focuses on practical problems of applying computers in non-routine situations. 8p., Sf., Sb.
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$56
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16126. MANAGEMENT'S ROLE IN THE CONTEMPORARY UNITED STATES. Very clever and sophisticated paper that seeks to prove that today's successful managers are those who can effectively use "two-way communication" in decision making. After a complete survey of literature on decision making, planning and leadership, the point is proved. 32 pages, 40 footnotes, 44 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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16099. THE MEANING AND CONSEQUENCES OF LEADERSHIP TO THE ORGANIZATION AND THE INDIVIDUAL. Discussion of what leadership means, emphasizing the individual and specific aspects of leadership, but covering all the basic theories: task-oriented vs. social-oriented, leader as mediator, communication in leadership, dissatisfaction of leaders who fail. l2 pages, 25 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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