Compares two training programs in a controlled experimental procedure to demonstrate the value of human relations training. (DS)

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

The success of schools depends in large measure on the effectiveness of school administrators. A major component of administrator effectiveness is human relations skills. Over the past 20 years, a large and systematic body of knowledge and training methods in human relations skills has been developed in counselor education. Given the collegial…

A reprint of an article, originally written in 1955. Identifies technical, human, and conceptual basic skills that every successful manager should have in varying degrees, according to the level of management at which he is operating. (Editor)

This paper discusses some of the problems encountered in conducting behaviorally oriented programs, using a small group laboratory approach, in developing nations. The organizational and social contexts in developing nations which might contribute to issues in management training are briefly outlined. Specific problems relating to training…

Reviewing the development of organizational development (OD) since 1969, the author describes the emerging values and historical perspectives of the field, provides a cross-section of processes and theories, and clarifies the changing relationship between the organizational development and human resource development fields. (LRA)

Approximately 250 instructional films are described in Volume Three (1970-1971) of this review. After an introduction which considers film discussions from the instructor's point of view and offers some ideas for conducting a film showing and ordering the films, profiles of the films are presented grouped under such areas as management…

Summarizes recent studies based on the contingency model of leadership effectiveness, which suggest why research has failed to show that leadership training and experience increase organizational performance. The contingency model postulated that group performance depends on the match between situational favorableness, i.e., the leader's control…

Self-esteem cannot be maintained in the supervisor by the simple fact that he or she is now a manager. Growth and development occur as a result of motivators available to meet the supervisory need structure: achievement, recognition, participation, and growth. (Author/MW)

The importance that a study of the humanities plays in preparing educational administrators has been recognized by many, but remains an elusive concept. There are several reasons for including the humanities in administrator preparation programs: they provide time-tested examples of appropriate relationships, they deal with enduring concerns and…

Training in human relations will help managers improve productivity of employees, according to the author, who reviews numerous suggestions and plans for improving production and then proposes several techniques for trainers to use in training supervisors and managers. (MF)

An organization and management consultant sees the managerial role as a change agent which provides direction and growth toward corporation goals. It is important that managers have a clear understanding of corporation goals in order to become effective change agents. (EA)

Describes a study which measured to what degree selected leadership theories concerning human relations taught during a management training course are transferred to job performance in the field. (CT)

The most traumatic managerial changes that will take place in the decade ahead will be in management concepts and styles. To be a manager will require a person to be a trained professional in the most up-to-date human processes as well as in the traditional management functions. (LRA)

This publication ranges from discussion of the reasons for human behavior to details important in effective selection and training of personnel. Divided into 15 chapters, the material covered includes such topics as Understanding Behavior, The Human Being on the Job, Training, Planning Work, and Handling Individual Problems. Intended primarily for…