DECISION MAKING FOR SUPERVISORS (5 films)

Series: DECISION MAKING FOR SUPERVISORS

Duration: 16 min

Year Published: 1959

Creator: Produced by Teleclinics Inc.

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: Sound

Description: Titles are: 1. DECISION PHOBIA. Shows that most tensions are caused by the individual attempting to avoid making decisions. Supervisors are shown how they can acquire the skill of making decisions without hesitation or fear, thus greatly enhancing the chances of success; 2. HOW TO CREATE THE BEST CLIMATE IN DECISION MAKING. Establishes the premise that it is the job of the supervisor to get people to get the work out. Shows it is the proper balance between "happiness" and practical approaches to getting full cooperation from the working force; 3. COMMUNICATIONS—THE LIFE-LINE TO GOOD DECISIONS. Points out five golden rules of communication: know what you're going to say; explain your objectives; make your statements clear and brief; use language the other fellow can understand; choose the right time; 4. FACT FINDING—MOTIVATIONAL METHODS. Stresses that you must have the right data to make a proper decision ... both concerning the technical aspects of the work, and the human relations facts about the people with whom you have to work. Offers practical suggestions on how to assemble these facts quickly and efficiently; 5. HOW TO PUT YOUR DECISIONS TO WORK. Discusses the carrying out of decisions which might be considered "unpopular" by some of the individuals involved. Additional stress is laid on how to sell such decisions to those concerned, and how to build confidence that the final results will be to their benefit

Complete Record: Series: Decision Making for Supervisors Source: ICRCorp Interest level: sh-c-ad Guide: Guide Price: ea $135, rent ea $27.50 Format: sd b&w

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)