The Crawford Slip Method: An Organizational Development Technique

Abstract

The Crawford Slip Method is a system aimed at handling a large amount of inputs from a large number of people. It is a way to interview a crowd. It employs the use of a 'looseleaf' style of note taking; that is, it uses information written on individual slips that can later be sorted and grouped easily. This study analyzed the Crawford Slip Method (CSM) relative to organizational factors and provided insight into the potential utility of the Crawford Slip Method in organizational enhancement efforts. It examined the advantages/disadvantages of the CSM relative to attitudinal surveys; investigated the relationships between survey variables and the CSM; and examined the relationships between the content of the CSM and attitudinal variables. Analysis of the literature, and quantitative and content studies indicated that the Crawford Slip Method is a viable organizational development technique and could be useful in Department of Defense organizations. Overall, the analyses indicated that the CSM in conjunction with the surveys to improve organizational communications and development. Keywords; Productivity; Feedback; Conferencing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA186678

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  • Debra M. Trent

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  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

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  • Air Force
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Closed Loop Systems
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Processing
  • Databases
  • Department Of Defense
  • Families (Human)
  • Group Processes (Social Psychology)
  • Information Science
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Administration
  • Statistical Analysis
  • United States

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