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Walsh, David S.; Johnson, Thomas J. – Training and Development Journal, 1980
The authors discuss ways to define a company's position on productivity, and explain productivity concepts. They describe a problem cause/solution set matrix with which to identify accurately the most probable cause of productivity problems. (SK)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Management Information Systems, Models, Organizational Development
Steadham, Stephen V. – Training and Development Journal, 1980
Reviews three areas of knowledge needed to select an appropriate needs assessment strategy: (1) the criteria for selecting the method, (2) nine needs assessment methods, and (3) a means of categorizing methods. Provides an example of an assessment activity conducted in a small rural hospital. (LRA)
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Educational Strategies, Evaluation Methods, Hospitals
Herzog, Eric L. – Training and Development Journal, 1980
A guide for organizational development specialists, this model for productivity improvement proceeds through six stages: awareness of needs, entry of specialist, data collection, problem identification, action planning, and implementation of solutions. Examples of specific activities for each stage are provided. (SK)
Descriptors: Action Research, Management Information Systems, Models, Organizational Development
Leach, John J. – Training and Development Journal, 1979
Describes a rationale, instrument, and methodology to improve the practice of organization needs analysis. The approach involves the author's "career of the organization" exercise for the trainer's use in identifying organization problems and in conceptualizing the nature of needs-analysis problem solving relating to both individual and…
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Management Systems, Needs Assessment, Organizational Development
Gammuto, John J. – Training and Development Journal, 1980
To employ scarce personnel and money to best advantage, company management must diagnose critical training needs and assign them priorities. A systems approach is recommended, which gives focus to training design while accommodating most organization training goals. Included are suggestions for system design, facility management, and cost…
Descriptors: Cost Estimates, Facility Planning, Job Training, Program Costs
