00485709

Monograph

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Much of the research conducted by the NCHRP is designed to solve specific problems, experienced by practitioners, that are related to the operational and planning functions of state highway departments. Although top management is certainly affected by these problems and benefits from solutions through improved agency performance, this type of research does not necessarily address top management's most immediate needs. A research program designed from the perspective of top management would help provide a needed resource to support the decisions and improve the effectiveness of top managers. Such a program has been initiated under NCHRP Project 20-24. This Digest presents summaries of proposed projects in resource development, decision support, and financial management. The three current projects in the NCHRP Project 20-24 Series are: (1) Using Market Research to Improve Management of Transportation Systems; (2) Executive Management Information Systems for State Departments of Transportation; and (3) Recruitment, Training, and Retention of Professional Employees.

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5 p.

1989-7

NCHRP Research Results Digest

Digital/other

Tables (2)

Administration; Decision making; Finance; Management; Management information systems; Personnel retention; Professional personnel; Recruiting; Research; Resource development; State departments of transportation; Training; Transportation

Financial management; Programs

Administration and Management; Finance; Research; Transportation (General); I10: Economics and Administration

TRIS, TRB

Jul 31 1989 12:00AM