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An effective orientation helps acquaint new employees with an institution's system, helps them understand their roles within it, and establishes communication channels with the administration. Careful preparation of the orientation packet and agenda are essential, and suggestions are given. (MSE)

Examined relationships between sex, sources of information, and three job-related variables: job autonomy, satisfaction with supervisor, and opportunities for advancement. Found that gender is not an important predictor of the variables; information sources account for the majority of the variance. (PD)

The changes brought about by technological advancement will require new cooperation between labor, management, and government. Workers and organized labor must set their goals to ensure that American workers retain their competitive superiority. How the Communications Workers of America are preparing their members for this rapidly changing…

The 1981 unionization of service and maintenance employees at Cornell University marked a growing trend. The university's policy and procedure throughout the process is chronicled and discussed from the perspective of maintaining good personnel relations. (MSE)

A model for making predictions about issues and consequences in local school districts presents elements related to teachers, the social context of schools, teachers' organizations, and schools as bureaucracies. The interrelationships are discussed in terms of those that are sequential, supportive, or conflictual in nature. (MLF)

To help Texas college administrators prepare for the possibility of collective bargaining, the authors cite evidence of conditions in Texas that have led to faculty unionization elsewhere; review literature on the probable impact; and identify resources on ways to meet the challenge. (PP)

Scholarship athletes may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits for injuries and disabilities incurred as a result of sports participation. The potential for eligibility exists regardless of the athletes' purportedly amateur, nonemployee status. This could have substantial financial impact on both intercollegiate athletic programs and…

A sample grievance procedure for nonfaculty employees in a nonunionized institution of higher education and a nonfaculty grievance form are provided. Since grievance procedures provide a forum for resolving internal conflict, their existence is seen as a critical factor in achieving and maintaining good employee relations. (MLW)

Argues that the discipline of organization development needs to be scrutinized from a critical perspective. Objects to mainstream consulting practices and organizational theory. Urges the legitimacy of advocacy intervention and a recognition of the political and economic context within which the practitioner operates. (Author/RC)

Recent studies suggest that the affective domain is just as important to job success and survival as the psychomotor and cognitive domains. This study was designed to compare the rated level of affective work competencies as expressed by workers, supervisors, and vocational educators. The study revealed significant differences among these groups.…

Individual and organizational stress management strategies that have been used by many administrators and managers in academic organizations are described. The need to be a diagnostician as well as an effective decision maker and implementor is discussed. (MLW)

Describes an Employee Participation Plan (EPP) involving teams of three to eight employees and a supervisor/team leader for the purpose of identifying and solving production problems and issues. Key ingredients in a successful EPP include nonauthoritarian leadership styles, thorough group leader training, and prompt action on team suggestions. (SK)

Discusses recent changes in industry practices designed to make worklife more accommodating to family life. Cites examples of companies which are establishing new work schedules (flex-time, four-day weeks), providing counseling services and day care, and giving increased consideration to family impact when making job transfer decisions. (SJL)

Specific suggestions are given for more effective personnel management: careful screening of applicants by one person, a well-designed application form (a sample is provided), good interview techniques, job descriptions, promotions from within, employee manuals, employee orientation, and continuing interpersonal communication. (MSE)