The Individual Management Profile, developed to improve appraisals of managerial performance by providing feedback from subordinates as well as a self-rating, helped to assess training needs, gave specific suggestions for growth, and measured training effectiveness from on-the-job behavior change in the managers profiled. (MF)

Reports (1) results of a pilot study undertaken to monitor the performance of minority management personnel and (2) characteristics of their immediate supervisors (raters) that influence perception, in order to design training programs to assist minority supervisors seeking advancement, retention, and tenure in the organization. (Editor/TA)

The various meanings of management development are presented in the form of a working hypothesis, concluding that management development highlights the conflict between ideals of enterprise and individual development and that the relationship between the individual and his organization should be reconceptualized. (MF)

A marketing and management professor advocates the use of a marketing approach for industrial training personnel during a period of recession. He states that marketing rather than just salesmanship is needed to promote training programs for lower as well as upper management. (MF)

Gives four criticisms of present promotion practices in our education systems and a look at a few alternatives. (Editor/RK)

Genesis II is a microcomputer program developed to provide rehabilitation counseling students with expanded learning experiences in case management and to provide realistic client data for use in a variety of course activities. An overview of the program is presented, as well as discussion of implications. (Author/ABB)

Research studies on educational reform show that moving from reform to quality education through centrally designed reform movements (such as clearer legislation or other strategies) is inherently limited. Reform is most likely to succeed when schools are stimulated to change and provided with appropriate assistance and when schools receive enough…

Discusses the need for preservice education that prepares teachers and administrators to work collaboratively with support staff and develop a positive school climate. Includes a description of the New Haven Schools Project's support network for high-risk students. (MD)

Surveyed college food service trends in various geographical locations in the United States. Discusses the trends, addressing eating alternatives, program issues, flexibility in offerings, nutritional emphasis, management and training changes, concern with costs and profits, updating of physical facilities, marketing, technology, matching…

Although superintendents reflect their districts' value systems, very little attention is paid to values in administrative preparation programs. This study uses relatively routine external and internal conflicts in school districts as a means to explore superintendents' value orientations. Most prefer action and are aware of their personal values.…

Analyzes the position of chief of community services/continuing education as a stepping stone and training ground for the community college presidency. Considers qualities of community services administrators that are particularly important for presidents. Identifies disadvantages to this career route and offers recommendations to the individual,…

Designed to determine the number of business simulation game users in universities and the business community, this study is based on a survey of business school deans and faculty and business and consulting firms. Results indicate fairly high current usage with good potential for further growth. (LRW)

Kansas State University and the Topeka Public Schools are operating a model leadership academy for the identification and advanced preparation of educational administrators for building-level positions. (JOW)

Presents a follow-up study to the 1984 One Term Training Opportunity (OTTO) for headteachers and senior teachers conducted by the City of Birmingham Polytechnic. Discusses the effects of the management training course and attempts to determine whether the performance of managers was significantly affected by management training. (GEA)

Reviews the initial management development component of an organizational change strategy to "Make General Management Work." Evaluates the success of the workshop in linking management and organizational development. (JOW)