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Download full textFadiman, Jeffrey A.; And Others – 1994
This paper notes that most Americans believe that Black African firms operate their businesses along European lines. Within America's business community, the study of Black Africa now enters its third decade of benign neglect. Reasons for Americans remaining blind to Black African business principles include ignorance of Africa's complex past,…
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Blacks, Business Administration, Cultural Differences
Cammann, Cortlandt; Nadler, David A. – Harvard Business Review, 1976
Technologically sound administrative control systems may have undesirable results if they are not properly utilized. Before adopting a control system, a manager should consider how well it fits his managerial style, the organizational climate of the organization, the personality of his subordinates, and the goals of the organization. (JG)
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Principles, Change Strategies, Employer Employee Relationship
Giles, Douglas E.; Giles, Sharon – 1989
When some new superintendents assume a new position, they get along with their boards and staff, learn the ropes, and eventually gain credibility and "own" their precarious perch on the wall. Others, like Humpty Dumpty, crash off the wall, never to regain control of the position. Certain factors account for success: experience; clear understanding…
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Board Administrator Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Smith, Alan D. – 1986
The literature on the use of strategic management principles by health care organizations is reviewed. After considering basic concepts of strategic management and managerial problems in nonprofit organizations, strategic planning and management of health care organizations are covered. Attention is directed to the health care environment,…
Descriptors: Accountability, Administrative Principles, Administrator Evaluation, Comparative Analysis
DuFour, Richard P. – 1986
Despite the claims of conventional wisdom, business and education can learn from each other. An examination of "In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America's Best Run Companies," by Thomas Peters and Robert Waterman, reveals several ideas and practices that schools can use effectively. (1) A bias for action: hold daily administrative…
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Administrator Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Organizational Effectiveness
MacPherson, R. J. S. – 1987
The field of educational administration has a major credibility problem in academe because it is seen to lack a convincing theoretical base. In the practical world of politics, management, and teaching, it appears that educational values are easily rendered marginal in policy making and that team and institutional leaders lack a sophisticated…
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Administrator Education, Educational Administration, Educational Philosophy
O'Keefe, Edward J. – 1985
Historically, a close working relationship has existed between psychology and management. The holistic approach emerging in psychology from Lazarus' multimodal model will have a major impact on management practices, ultimately leading to the development of multidmodal management. The scientific psychology most managers are familiar with was based…
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Administrators, Behavior Change, Business
Katz, Robert L. – Harvard Business Review, 1974
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)
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Education, Administrator Guides
Miller, Harry G.; Buser, Robert L. – American School Board Journal, 1974
Presents Machiavellian ways to recognize and reckon with the touchy side of decisionmaking. Deals with stalling for time, keeping the peace, and passing the buck. (Author/WM)
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Administrator Guides, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making
Peer reviewedRosenberg, Marvin L.; Brody, Ralph – Social Work, 1974
Social service agencies can improve accountability to their clients in specific ways. These techniques borrow some of the language and principles of management science and can be applied successfully only if social workers accept the challenge posed by accountability and view these concepts as compatible with professional values. (Author)
Descriptors: Accountability, Administration, Administrative Principles, Community Services
Berman, Mark L. – Educational Technology, 1974
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Contingency Management, Correctional Institutions, Correctional Rehabilitation
College Store Journal, 1975
Guidelines by the National Association of College Stores for making academically oriented bookstores financially viable with suggested alternative ways of implementing the guidelines (e.g. retail business, subsidized service, etc.) (JT)
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Principles, Administrator Guides, Bookstores
Trump, J. Lloyd; and others – NASSP Bull, 1969
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Administrator Education, Administrators, Internship Programs
Mwenegoha, Hamza A. – 1975
This paper defines and discusses the nature of management; outlines the primary management functions and activities, emphasizing the importance of communication and coordination to successful management; and examines the place of communication as a management function in the library setting. After a discussion of the key role of coordination in…
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Administrators, Committees, Communication Problems
Gay, William G.; Schack, Stephen – 1977
Designed to assist police departments in improving the productivity of their patrol operations, this volume on routine patrol and a companion volume on specialized patrol operations are intended for use by various sizes of departments. The volume on routine patrol focuses on the major issues of patrol productivity and recommends a number of…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Principles, Administrator Guides, Departments
