A Systems Approach to College Administration and Planning: A Descriptive Comparison of Selected Models, Programs, and Services. Suitable for Use in Small Colleges.

Autor/in	Shoemaker, William A.
Titel	A Systems Approach to College Administration and Planning: A Descriptive Comparison of Selected Models, Programs, and Services. Suitable for Use in Small Colleges.
Quelle	(1973), (266 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Budgeting; Colleges; Cost Effectiveness; Critical Path Method; Doctoral Dissertations; Educational Administration; Institutional Administration; Management Information Systems; Management Systems; Models; Planning; Program Evaluation; Simulation; Systems Approach + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? College; Hochschule; Fachhochschule; Kosten-Nutzen-Analyse; Kosten-Nutzen-Denken; Doctoral dissertation; Doctoral thesis; Doctoral theses; Dissertationsschrift; Bildungsverwaltung; Schuladministration; Schulverwaltung; Managementinformationssystem; Analogiemodell; Ablaufplanung; Planungsprozess; Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Simulation program; Simulationsprogramm; Systemischer Ansatz
Abstract	A systems approach to college administration and planning is probably the most valuable tool available for coping with the complex problems facing institutions of higher education today. A system is defined as a set of interrelated elements, units, or subsystems that work together toward a common goal. If a college functions as a system, the systems-related techniques become available for use in college administration. The techniques defined include program evaluation and review technique; critical path method; planning, programming, budgeting system; management information systems; cost effectiveness; and simulation. The relationship of a systems approach to planning is discussed and potential developments in the field are considered. Sixteen systems models, programs, and services illustrating developments in the field are categorized and described according to function and cost. Some general implementation and operational factors are outlined for each. A list of significant factors to consider prior to the implementation of a system is presented. A detailed report is made of the actual implementation experience on two campuses for each of three systems. Some conclusions, recommendations, and implications are outlined with regard to the use of a systems approach and related techniques. (Author)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC