Organizational Behavior Management and Developmental Disabilities Services: Accomplishments and Future Directions examines the advances of Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) in human service agencies for individuals with developmental disabilities. Management researchers, working managers, and supervisors will learn strategies for effectively managing the day-to-day work performance of personnel and receive ideas for further enhancement of quality supports in human service agencies. Discussing the history of OBM and future research needs, Organizational Behavior Management and Developmental Disabilities Services offers the information you need to boost staff morale, make your workers more effective, and improve services to clients.

Contents Introduction Section 1: Overview of the Relationship Between Organizational Behavior Management and Developmental Disabilities History and Contribution of Organizational Behavior Management to Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities OBM Quality Improvement Systems Section 2: Applications and Contributions of Organizational Behavior Management in Special Support Settings Organizational Behavior Management in Large Residential Organizations: Moving from Institutional to Client-Centered Care Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities in Their Homes in the Community: The Role of Organizational Behavior Management Applications and Contributions of Organizational Behavior Management in Schools and Day Treatment Settings Organizational Behavior Management in Early Intervention: Status and Implications for Research and Development Section 3: Applications and Contributions of Organizational Behavior Management in Specialty Support Areas Organizational Behavior Management: Applications with Professional Staff A Review of Procedural Acceptability in Organizational Behavior Management Index Reference Notes Included