This bibliography presents a series of studies that focus on the topic of networks and on the manner in which they have been considered in the literature. Each section of the bibliography provides a working set of references for one of the five major areas of research in which network analysis has been used. The first section deals primarily with…

Describes the steps taken to reorganize the Administrative Support System of Houston Independent School District, to make it more efficient. A more flexible multi-function support team replaced the traditional private secretaries arrangement. (GA)

Energy conservation guides are suggested that will make it easier, and much less expensive, for schools and universities to cope with the fuel crisis. (Author/MLF)

Using 1960 and 1970 census data, this paper examines several hypotheses on the trends and variations in the efficiency of interregional migration streams of black males. (JC)

Describes six key guidelines for developing usable procedure manuals, including defining the audience; designing a standard format; preparing an outline; using a clear, concise writing style; testing the procedures; and "finalizing" the product with indices, glossaries, appendices, and section tabs. Well-written manuals can increase…

The study compared effectiveness and efficiency of rehabilitation services in Colorado between Workmen's Compensation (WC) and general disability (GD) caseloads in terms of summative and formative measures. Among findings were that WC caseloads demonstrated greater congruency between planned and actual vocational goals. (DB)

Empirical data from a farm-level survey of 1,548 small farmers in Guatemala show that there appears to be a threshold effect and that four or more years of education are needed to have a measurable impact on farm productivity. Appended are 13 references. (MLF)

Efficiency and effectiveness are defined and their potential use is examined in simple examples. It is argued that it is important to distinguish between the two and to measure components of educational processes rather than apply global values that are descriptive of courses and departments. (MSE)

Survey yields data on customer satisfaction with campus service departments. (Author/MLF)

Change itself often threatens efficiency. This is ironic, given that organizational changes are frequently made because of a need for increased efficiency. Academic departments within a wide variety of institutions are wrestling with this irony on a daily basis. Expanding systems and staffing, and adoption of new computer systems, all intended to…

This volume features original studies and research syntheses on educational effectiveness and efficiency and serves to clarify what is known about effective public schools. It concerns educational conditions, policies, and practices with an eye toward student achievement, especially that of children living in poverty. Thirteen chapters include:…

Work sampling is a managerial accounting technique which provides information about the efficiency of an operation. This analysis determines what tasks are being performed durinq a period of time to ascertain if time and effort are being allocated efficiently. (SK)

Inventory by cash register is recommended as an efficient means of keeping orderly, departmentalized college store records. A series of procedures and suggestions are provided for accuracy and completeness of records. (MSE)

A school district saves time and costs with an integrated word and data processing system based on a computer that handles, on two mainframe computers, database inquiries and all district office word processing. (Author/MLF)

Presents a conceptual model based on a set of assumptions, focusing on factors that educators can influence, including the interactive effects of these factors on academic performance. Discusses the nine assumptions in detail. (JOW)