The key attributes, rationale, and criticisms of the academic tenure system are outlined. The alternatives are (1) to lengthen the pretenure probation period, (2) to limit tenure to a specific length, and (3) to replace tenure with fixed-term, renewable contracts. Academic freedom and professional security are key issues. (MSE)

The performance review is seen as a catalyst for organizational communication that will benefit both the employer and the employees. The procedures described are intended to facilitate communication, while providing feedback and reinforcement to the employee being evaluated. A performance review worksheet and a performance review form are…

Job enrichment and morale building should begin with new employee orientation. The systematic orientation program outlined here ensures that individual needs for self-esteem can be reconciled with organizational goals, and provides the basis for satisfying employer-employee relationships. (SK)

Cynicism of prison guards was examined as an outcome of interaction with others in the institution. Findings indicate that as a prison guard's work relations with inmates, fellow officers, and administrators deteriorate, his level of cynicism increases. (Author)

Despite the fact that the subjects and the other groups formed the same ethnic group, subjects expressed a social proximity to their own group and social distance to others in terms of choice of spouses. A reverse trend was revealed in terms of acceptance of others as employees. (Author)

Examines the impact of different combinations of verbal, vocal, and facial cues on perceptions of supportiveness and sincerity in communications between superiors and subordinates. Compares this message processing with that in peer relationships. (JMF)

The employer's role in determing whether the handicapped individual successfully makes the transition from school to work is examined. Teachers need to be trained in the importance of employee/employer relationships and need to begin to help employers to accept a teacher role with new handicapped workers. (PHR)

Most counselors are employees of institutions and agencies rather than private practitioners. A dual, sometimes conflicting, allegiance to the employer and to the client has been an issue. Surveys the literature in an attempt to discover the nature of the direction available to counselors as they deal with conflicting loyalties. (Author)

Developing corporate leadership is an important task in Japan. The practice of life-time employment exists. Loyalty is to the company rather than to a job. Preemployment and on-the-job training methods of major companies are described. (JAC)

Training in human relations will help managers improve productivity of employees, according to the author, who reviews numerous suggestions and plans for improving production and then proposes several techniques for trainers to use in training supervisors and managers. (MF)

This paper outlines a sequence of age-related developmental stages of the adult years, with a special emphasis on the preretirement period. Age-related life stages are discussed in the context of organizational behavior, the person-organization relationship, and the disengagement processes of retirement. (Author)

Offers seven methodologically distinct delivery concepts visible in preretirement education today, suggests their distinguishing qualities in terms of methodological principles and leader-training issues, and illustrates the more influential concepts with examples of established program models. The contexts are the university-gerontology arena,…

During the 10 years of existence of Title VII, the compliance agencies and courts have gradually developed procedures and standards of proof looking toward the eradication of bias and discrimination in employment. The course of Title VII to date is reviewed and some observations on future approaches are offered. (Editor/LBH)

The definition, scope, and treatment of works for hire have been controversial issues in the new copyright law effective in 1978. Case law in this area is reviewed. Works for hire are defined in S. 22 as works prepared by an employee within the scope of his employment, and the inclusion of commissioned works as works for hire is examined. (LBH)

The statutory reporting requirements of ERISA and some of the regulations recently promulgated are discussed. All type of employee benefit plans are covered. For journal availability see HE 508 741. (LBH)