Management of Innovation: Managing Staff

Synopsis

Examines the nature and function of management and distinguishes five approaches to management theory. The dangers of paper bureaucracy have been identified in industry, and the argument is applied to education with activities on communications within schools and colleges. Other activities are based on such key concepts as leadership style, delegation, participation and communication. The final activity involves listening to an Open University audio tape in which Michael Marland and Eric Midwinter debate strategy and tactics for ‘innovation in a cold climate’ at primary and secondary level.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio; 2 audiocassettes.

Year of production

1980

Availability

Sale

Documentation

Accompanying 43- and 38-page booklets. The material is designed for individual study. Estimated study time: 5 hours.

Uses

Teachers, lecturers, librarians and educational administrators.

Subjects

Business studies; Education

Keywords

management of change; personnel management; secondary education

Credits

Writer

Jacquetta Megarry

Distributor

Name

Jordanhill College of Education, Audiovisual Services

Notes

now University of Strathclyde, Faculty of Education, Audiovisual Services