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Title: A CASE STUDY IN THE TRANSFERABILITY OF LONG-RANGE PLANNING WITHIN VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS.
Creator: LAGASSE, ALFRED BAZIL, JR., Florida Atlantic University, Sullivan, John W.
Abstract/Description: This thesis was prepared as a case study of the American Society of Landscape Architects to determine the potential utility and transferability of long-range planning in voluntary organizations. Methods employed in substantiating this concept and its corollaries include: questionnaires, interviews, and scholarly research. The thesis is divided into six objectives testing three hypotheses. The categories for measurement are: involvement of young members, increase in educational opportunities,...
Show moreThis thesis was prepared as a case study of the American Society of Landscape Architects to determine the potential utility and transferability of long-range planning in voluntary organizations. Methods employed in substantiating this concept and its corollaries include: questionnaires, interviews, and scholarly research. The thesis is divided into six objectives testing three hypotheses. The categories for measurement are: involvement of young members, increase in educational opportunities, development of a public relations program, support to private practice, development of a research program, and reorientation and financing. After extensive analysis it can be determined that long-range planning is an essential component in effecting predetermined objectives.
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Date Issued: 1972
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13507
Subject Headings: American Society of Landscape Architects, Associations, institutions, etc--United States--Planning, Corporations--Accounting, Nonprofit organizations--Accounting
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The Computerized Management Laboratory: Potential Tool for Business Decision-Making.
Creator: DYE, CHARLES MELVIN., Florida Atlantic University, Sullivan, John W.
Abstract/Description: Business problem-solvers are finding it increasingly more difficult to obtain sufficient information in the time required to make a decision based upon the best alternative and lowest risk. Because of the complexity of business. data may exist but be unobtainable in the configuration required. This problem is observed using methods of field observation and comparison. A facility called the computerized management laboratory is hypothesized which will provide the problem-solver with a facility...
Show moreBusiness problem-solvers are finding it increasingly more difficult to obtain sufficient information in the time required to make a decision based upon the best alternative and lowest risk. Because of the complexity of business. data may exist but be unobtainable in the configuration required. This problem is observed using methods of field observation and comparison. A facility called the computerized management laboratory is hypothesized which will provide the problem-solver with a facility to access the entire information resource of the organization, to synthesize the problem. to use the system to explore alternatives. and to reach a solution which has a high probability of being correct. Based upon the involvement and economic commitment. the management laboratory is chartered to serve the information needs of management and to provide a facility for the practice of management during the decision-making process.
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Date Issued: 1971
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13426
Subject Headings: Management information systems, Management--Data processing
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: VOCATIONAL TRAINING UNDER THE MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING ACT: ANALYZING THE JOB SUCCESS OF MANPOWER GRADUATES IN BROWARD COUNTY.
Creator: HAMMEL, MARY ALICE., Florida Atlantic University, Sullivan, John W.
Abstract/Description: This study explored the effectiveness of the Manpower Development and Training Program in Broward County, Florida. A telephone survey was conducted with graduates from MDTA classes of 1970, and interviews were held with counselors, teachers, labor supervisors and analysts. The study disclosed that forty percent of the graduates had never worked in the occupations for which they were trained; thirty-nine percent had worked in the occupation, yet left for various reasons. The researcher...
Show moreThis study explored the effectiveness of the Manpower Development and Training Program in Broward County, Florida. A telephone survey was conducted with graduates from MDTA classes of 1970, and interviews were held with counselors, teachers, labor supervisors and analysts. The study disclosed that forty percent of the graduates had never worked in the occupations for which they were trained; thirty-nine percent had worked in the occupation, yet left for various reasons. The researcher concluded that the program needed improvement. Suggestions included: implementing the skills center approach; closer coordination between employment service counselors and vocational instructors; and concentrated job placement effort prior to training completion.
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Date Issued: 1972
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13502
Subject Headings: Occupational retraining--Florida--Broward County, Occupational training--Florida--Broward County, Manpower policy--United States
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Title: INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FOR A NEW NATIONAL OR EXPANDING LOCAL ASSOCIATION.
Creator: HOFFMANN, DONALD ARTHUR., Florida Atlantic University, Sullivan, John W.
Abstract/Description: Raising membership dues or leveling assessments causes membership problems for association executives. What income producing service programs are available to build total revenue and enable an association to develop or expand? Interviews were held with key association executives to obtain their views. A fifteen question (one hundred part) questionnaire was developed from the results of the interviews and secondary research. It was mailed to a select list of different types of organizations,...
Show moreRaising membership dues or leveling assessments causes membership problems for association executives. What income producing service programs are available to build total revenue and enable an association to develop or expand? Interviews were held with key association executives to obtain their views. A fifteen question (one hundred part) questionnaire was developed from the results of the interviews and secondary research. It was mailed to a select list of different types of organizations, sixty percent of whose chief executive is a Certified Association Executive (CAE). Fourteen questions requested information about income sources in use or planned for use and the respondents personal opinion of associations today and their projected future. A list of income ideas was compiled from the replies. Question fifteen pertained to information on the respondent. The tabulated responses of the question reflect the importance of thorough executive selection. Association successes and failures are keyed to the chief executive's own innate abilities, experiences and influences.
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Date Issued: 1972
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13505
Subject Headings: Associations, institutions, etc
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Title: FORWARD PLANNING IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.
Creator: WILKS, ARTHUR GARLAND., Florida Atlantic University, Sullivan, John W.
Abstract/Description: Increasing rates of social and technological changes, together with economic considerations require more concern about human resources management. This requirement arises for a) workers' concern about skill obsolescence and b) organizations' need to improve operating efficiency. The purposes of this study were: 1. To determine what are currently regarded as 'best practice' applications of: a. Job Identification Forecasts b. Human Resources Inventories c. Matching Jobs and Manpower 2. To...
Show moreIncreasing rates of social and technological changes, together with economic considerations require more concern about human resources management. This requirement arises for a) workers' concern about skill obsolescence and b) organizations' need to improve operating efficiency. The purposes of this study were: 1. To determine what are currently regarded as 'best practice' applications of: a. Job Identification Forecasts b. Human Resources Inventories c. Matching Jobs and Manpower 2. To ascertain to what extent these 'best practice' concepts were actually followed in organizations operating in Alberta; and whether or not such practices could serve as examples for others. The procedure involved a review of relevant literature, and primary research involving twelve Alberta organizations.
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Date Issued: 1973
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13546
Subject Headings: Manpower planning--Alberta, Personnel management--Alberta
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A Stochastic Analysis of USA Tourism Markets for Location Policy of Canadian Government Field Offices.
Creator: Ecroyd, Lawrence G., Florida Atlantic University, Sullivan, John W.
Abstract/Description: The Canadian Government operates fourteen tourist market development offices in the U.S.A. It plans to open more. For optimum economic benefit, where should such offices be located and why? HYPOTHESIS: There is an area without a CGTB office that offers more potential tourist demand than one which already has an office. Procedure involved the use of multiple regression analysis and, for dependent variables, secondary data of automobile parties to Canada from origins in the U.S.A. Independent...
Show moreThe Canadian Government operates fourteen tourist market development offices in the U.S.A. It plans to open more. For optimum economic benefit, where should such offices be located and why? HYPOTHESIS: There is an area without a CGTB office that offers more potential tourist demand than one which already has an office. Procedure involved the use of multiple regression analysis and, for dependent variables, secondary data of automobile parties to Canada from origins in the U.S.A. Independent variables were: distance, population, income and retail sale characteristics of originating areas. Analysis showed a much stronger correlation and coefficient of determination when office territories are confined to contiguous areas. Predictive equation for the latter was significant. Applied to New Jersey, it was found that opening an office would probably induce more potential automobile tourist traffic to Canada than Southern California, where there is an office. This analysis offers a tool for such office location problems.
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Date Issued: 1972
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13499
Subject Headings: Tourism--Canada
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Title: Teaching Methodology Using Audio-Programmed Instructional System for Ten-Key Adding Machine.
Creator: Bruce, Margaret Irma M., Florida Atlantic University, Sullivan, John W.
Abstract/Description: Purpose: To conduct an experimental comparison to determine if operating instructions for ten-key business machines can be presented as effectively by an audio-programmed system as by the traditional method. Method and Sources: Two levels of students, secondary and post secondary, were divided into equal-sized control and experimental groups. The control groups followed the traditional method; the experimental groups were instructed by specially prepared audio instructional tapes with a...
Show morePurpose: To conduct an experimental comparison to determine if operating instructions for ten-key business machines can be presented as effectively by an audio-programmed system as by the traditional method. Method and Sources: Two levels of students, secondary and post secondary, were divided into equal-sized control and experimental groups. The control groups followed the traditional method; the experimental groups were instructed by specially prepared audio instructional tapes with a correlated program folder of examples, exercises, and evaluations . All groups were given an achievement test evaluating speed and accuracy in addition and efficiency in applicable business problems. Findings: Experimental groups achieved higher mean scores. At the .05 level of significance, there was a significant difference in achievement in favor of the experimental group at the high school level. Students liked the audio method. There was indication that both student and teacher productivity increased.
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Date Issued: 1971
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13462
Subject Headings: Computers--Programmed instruction, Electronic office machines--Programmed instruction
Format: Document (PDF)

American Society of Landscape Architects (1)	+ -
Associations, institutions, etc (1)	+ -
Associations, institutions, etc--United States--Planning (1)	+ -
Computers--Programmed instruction (1)	+ -
Corporations--Accounting (1)	+ -

Electronic office machines--Programmed instruction (1)	+ -
Management information systems (1)	+ -
Management--Data processing (1)	+ -
Manpower planning--Alberta (1)	+ -
Manpower policy--United States (1)	+ -
Nonprofit organizations--Accounting (1)	+ -
Occupational retraining--Florida--Broward County (1)	+ -
Occupational training--Florida--Broward County (1)	+ -
Personnel management--Alberta (1)	+ -
Tourism--Canada (1)	+ -

Florida Atlantic University (7)	+ -
Sullivan, John W. (7)	+ -
Bruce, Margaret Irma M. (1)	+ -
DYE, CHARLES MELVIN. (1)	+ -
Ecroyd, Lawrence G. (1)	+ -

HAMMEL, MARY ALICE. (1)	+ -
HOFFMANN, DONALD ARTHUR. (1)	+ -
LAGASSE, ALFRED BAZIL, JR. (1)	+ -
WILKS, ARTHUR GARLAND. (1)	+ -

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