Focuses on explaining the variations in levels of information adequacy reported by organizational members. Emphasizes the importance of communicating sufficient information to employees regardless of task-related communication needs. Supports an expanded information processing model of organizational communication and proposes a revised model. (PD)

Drawing from management models of several researchers in behavioral sciences, conclusions about how to motivate employees are presented. Some insight into the factors affecting motivation and managerial action to improve staff motivation are discussed. (Author/MLW)

Just as schools impart social, organizational, and political values to their students, business and industry training programs contain, in addition to the skills ostensibly taught, a large socialization component. Employee human and industrial relations courses should strive to foster democratic participation rather than subservience to the…

Offers advice to English department administrators on how to respond to lawsuits both from within and outside the department. (AEA)

Employee suggestion programs eliminate many of the barriers for change. Ways are outlined to encourage employees to offer their ideas. (Author/MLF)

Paid educational leave, although a recurrent topic of discussion, is not the highest priority in the concerns of British trade unions. In Italy, however, the trade unions have been largely instrumental in bringing about the introduction of "second chance" education extending beyond retraining. (Author)

If managers want to retain talented younger employees they will have to satisfy employees' needs for career fulfillment. Suggestions are made for individual actions managers can take to encourage a sense of loyalty in subordinates. (Author/MLF)

The difficulty in getting a job has become a dilemma for health education graduates. The preparation of the curriculum vitae, methods of personal interviewing, and ideas for evaluating the potential employer are discussed. Sample questions which might be asked of the potential employer are included. (JN)

Presents an instructional unit designed to represent the organization as a social system constraining its members's freedom of speech. Discusses statement of goal and educational objectives, and a proposed strategy for achieving these objectives. (JMF)

Chronic nationwide absenteeism is one cause of the serious productivity gap we are now experiencing. Ways for management to develop an attendance-oriented staff are suggested. (Author/MLF)

Investigates the characteristics and relative efficacy of the procedures used in several states and the federal government to determine appropriate bargaining units. Available from Executive Enterprises Publications Co., Inc., 33 West 60th Street, New York, New York 10023; $48.00 per year. (Author/IRT)

It is found that in cases of ethical violation by corporate attorneys and subsequent dismissal, it does not appear that the proposal to provide attorneys with a limited form of tenure would contribute to the integrity of the legal system. Available from University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68583; $3.75. (MSE)

The way employees are organized for task accomplishment relates to job satisfaction. Written rules and procedures define the organization's dependability and the employee's role in the organization. Greater participation in decision making leads to closer involvement in the job and commitment to the organization. (JAC)

Faith in the effectiveness of personnel evaluation comes partially from its planned redundancy. Both supervisor and employee write with the second-level reviewer in mind, responding to what they think the other needs. The communication gap is caused by the lack of guidance from the reviewer regarding expectations and standards. (JOW)

Industrial recreation is becoming an important company support service. Budgets for recreation are modest compared to services offered and additional sources are needed. Employees take an active part in administration of programs. Competitive athletics, special social programs and local services are popular. (JAC)