Background
Fox, William McNair was born on November 1, 1924 in New Orleans. Son of Frederick Hewitt and Lorena Grace (Bates) Fox.
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This book provides a set of proven and easy-to-use procedures for conducting problem-solving meetings more efficiently and productively, with less frustration, effort, and conflict. The effectiveness of conventional meetings is seriously limited by such factors asthe added time required for the use of in-meeting rather than pre-meeting introduction of ideas; meeting time being allocated on the basis of the order in which individuals get the floor, rather than on the relevance and importance of the ideas being presented; an individual's fear of being punished for publicly opposing the ideas of a boss or other important person; reluctance on the part of low-status members to contribute; the pursuit of personal objectives on group time; time required to brief absentees, latecomers, and consultants on what has transpired; andcompulsive talkers. Author William M. Fox presents an approach called the Improved Nominal Group Technique (INGT) that eliminates or minimizes these limitations. He also tests of its use in many different, ongoing groups to show that most participants indicate, anonymously, that they prefer it to what they had been doing. "Very interesting and practical . . . It can serve as a handbook for the novice or a reference book for the experienced problem solver" -James Showkier, supervisor of Training and Development at TRW "This is a book of basic theoretical importance as well as a manual for practitioners . . . A new and distinctive contribution" -Eric Trist, founder of the sociotechnical systems approach to organizational design "This short, highly readable book should find its way into the hands of managers truly willing to tap the wellspring of employee creativity and motivation . . . its prescriptions and recommendations, if followed, could do much to improve organizational productivity" -William Werther, Samuel Friedland Professor of Executive Management, University of Miami
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(This book provides a set of easy to use and proven techni...)
This book provides a set of easy to use and proven techniques and procedures for conducting problem solving meetings more efficiently and productively, with less frustration, effort, and conflict. William M. Fox presents an approach to group problem solving-the Improved Nominal Group Technique (Ingt)-that will help minimize or eliminate the common problems, such as personality clashes or wasted time, that are often found in groups. And he demonstrates how this approach will enhance employee involvement, increase productivity, and encourage innovation. Throughout, Fox provides numerous practical suggestions for handling all phases of group problem solving-including how to conduct a meeting, how to keep discussions on track, and how to handle voting. He also describes in detail how to effectively implement the rules and procedures of Ingt to achieve such objectives as identifying problems, solving a problem when no standard solution is available, and refining written proposals or other documents. And he discusses how his method encourages full participation by group members and saves valuable meeting time by making use of premeeting preparation. Fox shows how Ingt can help improve the competence of group leaders and make it possible for new leaders or new groups to get to work as quickly as possible. And he explains how this approach can be implemented in a broad range of programs and special groups-including quality circles, job redesign teams, program planning groups, confrontation meetings, and conflict resolution teams.
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consultant organizational behavior educator
Fox, William McNair was born on November 1, 1924 in New Orleans. Son of Frederick Hewitt and Lorena Grace (Bates) Fox.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Michigan, 1948. Master of Business Administration, University Michigan, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1954.
Assistant to personnel director Peerless Woolen Mills, Rossville, Georgia, 1948-1949. Assistant professor management Texas Technology College, Lubbock, 1950-1952, U. Washington, Seattle, 1952-1954. Assistant professor management U. Florida, Gainesville, 1954-1957, professor organizational behavior, 1963-1991.
Professor emeritus, 1992.
Consultant numerous organizations and advanced management programs. Assistant director civil defense Alachua County, Florida, 1957-1963.
(This book provides a set of easy to use and proven techni...)
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Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1945. Research grantee Office Naval Research, 1970-1974. Fellow Academy Management.
Member American Psychological Association, Southern Management Association (president 1963-1964), Society Human Resource Management.
Clubs: Gainesville Golf and Country, Sapphire Lakes Golf and Country (Sapphire, North Carolina).
Married Else Carola Collett-Muller, September 10, 1949. Children: Jane Inge, William Bates.