Motivation theories can be generalized to a common principle of human behavior: people do what they are reinforced or rewarded for doing. The most successful motivational recognition programs share five key elements: a recognition symbol, an attractive means of display, a meaningful presentation, effective promotion, and periodic evaluation. (MLF)

The crisis in the American economy has provided an opportunity to change traditional bargaining methods and to get the unions involved in taking a serious look at their stake in a healthy economy. (JOW)

Reviews the organization, execution, and evaluation of "Co-op Day," held at the University of Detroit. Discusses its three main objectives: (1) provide an opportunity for students to practice job search skills, (2) allow employers to interview strong candidates, and (3) provide a positive experience to enhance employer relationships.…

Describes the experience of two nursing faculty members who shared an assistant professor of nursing position. Discusses positive and negative aspects of the experience and notes that a unified and creative approach must be taken for it to succeed. (JOW)

Develops and tests a choice model of National Labor Relations Board members in selected unfair labor practice cases over the 1954-77 period. Evidence supports the popular belief that Board decisions are heavily dependent upon shifting political winds. (Author/JOW)

The purposes of this article are to describe a simple, yet comprehensive and universally applicable, flow process model for managing employee-job performance and to highlight some important features of this model which distinguish it from other models. (Author)

Argues against the proliferation of translation theories and theoretical courses for translators, stating a preference for an approach that focuses on practical principles. Also discusses issues such as the relationship between lexicology and terminology, the editor's role, and translator's qualifications and responsibilities towards the receptor.…

Discusses the complexity of the problem of unwelcome workplace sex. Gives a short history of the issue, the legal problems, advice for handling harassment, and the true cost of an office romance. Discusses training strategies which would be helpful in overcoming the problem. (JOW)

Business communication teachers should include at least an overview of organizational communication in the basic communication course. In addition, a strong rationale exists for developing an advanced communication course providing emphasis on organizational communication. (CT)

Teaching decision making in the classroom provides an excellent opportunity for students to clarify their feelings regarding problems that employers experience with entry-level employees. Some of these may include excessive absences, inappropriate dress, the effect of personal problems on job performance, and ethics in the work situation. (CT)

Explains how the temporary help industry operates and lists some considerations when choosing a service. (JM)

Problem-solving is likely to be successful under preconditions of mutual respect and constructive/supportive attitudes between the parties, management teams' anticipation of approval from its constituents, freedom and authority of the chief negotiators to take initiative, and a feeling of strong bargaining power on both sides. (Author/IRT)

Emphasizes the need for two-way communication in an organization and outlines some methods for encouraging it. (IRT)

Discusses downward, upward, and horizontal communication in an organization as well as informal group communication and reasons why communication fails. (IRT)