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Why Use a Work Order?
Dwyer, Michael J., Jr. – American School and University, 1980
The work order, when used properly, provides a lasting record of the work actually accomplished and can be a valuable management tool to determine future budgets, predict equipment failure rate, and provide other important information used in decision making. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Efficiency, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Job Simplification
An Inexpensive System for Producing Examinations with Minimal Typing and Proofreading.
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Mershon, Donald H. – Teaching of Psychology, 1982
Describes a method for increasing efficiency of examination production which uses file cards to store and organize test items. The process of reproducing tests directly from master copies made with file cards is discussed. (AM)
Descriptors: Efficiency, Higher Education, Item Banks, Job Simplification
Custodial Management Training for School Principals.
Shimanoff, Perry S. – American School and University, 1980
Principals can be trained to supervise maintenance personnel. An in-service custodial management training program designed for principals is outlined. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Custodian Training, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Education
Work Simplification for Maintenance and Operations.
Shimanoff, Perry S. – American School and University, 1980
School districts can reduce payrolls and be more efficient by installing work simplification programs. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Efficiency, Elementary Secondary Education, Job Simplification
The Hurried Principal: A Manual of Strategies for Time Management.
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Furman, Robert L.; Zibrida, Richard J. – 1990
Practical strategies to help principals manage their time more effectively are offered in this guidebook. Because superintendents' expectations of principals' duties often contrast with the amount of time principals actually expend in performing various duties, this lack of understanding and time results in the "hurried principal syndrome."…
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Efficiency
Time Management for School Counselors.
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Partin, Ronald L. – School Counselor, 1983
Suggests ways for school counselors to improve time control including: (1) analyzing time usage patterns; (2) setting goals; (3) planning; (4) scheduling effectively; (5) delegating; (6) avoiding overcommitment; and (7) combatting procrastination. Counselors must improve the quality of time spent on goals that are personally and professionally…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Counselor Performance, Counselor Role, Efficiency
How to Conduct Productive and Not-Too-Long Board Meetings.
Fox, Willard – 1984
Productive board meetings entail well-planned agenda, effective chairpersons, and on-task focuses which avoid extraneous issues and fruitless, time-consuming discussions. Members should understand the agenda's chief points beforehand or be prepared to make pertinent inquiries which administrators anticipate. Tips for chairpersons include keeping…
Descriptors: Achievement, Administrator Role, Board Administrator Relationship, Boards of Education
Focus on Efficient Management.
Kentucky State Dept. of Education, Frankfort. Office of Resource Management. – 1983
Compiled as a workshop handbook, this guide presents information to help food service program administrators comply with federal regulations and evaluate and upgrade their operations. Part I discusses requirements of the National School Lunch Program, focusing on the "offer versus serve" method of service enacted in 1976 to reduce waste.…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Costs, Elementary Secondary Education, Food Service