A review and general discussion of quantitative and qualitative techniques for the analysis of economic problems outside of education is presented to help educators discover new tools for planning, allocating, and evaluating educational resources. The pamphlet covers some major components of cost accounting, cost effectiveness, cost-benefit…

Six levels of communication may be defined as the information processing system for speech communication: within one (intrapersonal communication); one to one (interpersonal communication); one to few (small group communication); one to many (public communication); one mediated to many (mass communication); and one mediated over time to many…

The author's purpose is to identify, compare, and evaluate the legal basis for educational systems in five Scandanavian countries. For identifying purposes, he groups educational data for each country into six categories: status, pressure, response, evaluation, administration system, and school system. He then provides, in the major portion of the…

Analysis of the architectural requirements for schools of dentistry emphasizes conceptual categorization. Physical design needs are determined through procedures of primary functional analysis and operations research. Psychological needs, although less often considered in facility planning, are shown to be critical in terms of student, teacher,…

The Phase I report explores alternative design approaches to the evolution of an integrated information system for the National Agricultural Library (NAL). During Phase I the study team reviewed on-going NAL operations, prepared flow charts of existing processes, analyzed files, forms and workload statistics, examined the Library's collections,…

The design log is a record of observations, diagnoses, prescriptions, and performance specifications for each space in a structure. It is a systematic approach to design that integrates information about user needs with traditional architectural programming and design. (Author/MLF)

Presents observations of the host organization of a field experience program in which graduate students were to familiarize themselves with the role of information in organizations, the functions and capabilities of computer-based information systems, and the process by which information systems can be developed and implemented. (Author/IRT)

A general discussion on the need, preparation for, and selection of library consultants as steps in the organizational change process. A decision model is presented for determining the need for a library consultant; preparation for the consulting engagements is dicussed; and recommendations are made for the selection of an appropriate consulting…

This editorial recommends that social science researchers of organizations develop a database from a sample of organizations in the United States. Quality of data has been lacking because of small samples and uncomparable studies. Generalizations about how organizations function can be made if a large database is developed. (CJH)

Discusses varieties of feedback as a first step in understanding the dynamics of successful feedback practices and identifies common elements in the concepts of feedback and reinforcement for use in making management of the instructional encounter more effective. Instrumental feedback is discussed as a model for feedback among human beings. (MBR)

Describes the major aspects of a 20-lecture introductory course for environmental science students, showing how microcomputers can help teach dynamic systems concepts. Also discusses the continuous stirred tank reactor as a simple dynamic system, higher order systems, frequency response, nonlinear systems, and feedback control. (JN)

The correct strategy for any contemplated requirements study is precisely whatever management needs at the time to make a good intuitive choice among alternate courses of action--no more and no less. (19 references) (Author)