A causal model of organizational commitment was developed from previous theory and research. The model included variables from each of four categories--personal needs, job characteristics, role states, and work experiences--as well as employees' job satisfaction and mental health. It was tested in surveys of nonprofessional and professional…

Three experts in the field of basic skills training (David Harman, Diane Kangisser, and Karl Haigler) share their thoughts on giving employees and/or job applicants proficiency tests and, when necessary, remedial training in reading, writing, and mathematics. (Editor)

The purpose of this article is to emphasize the value of publishing and its importance to the field of adult education by exploring several facets of the publication process. Adult education can expand its professional identity by encouraging practitioners and other adult educators to write for publication. (JOW)

Outlines the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and examines recent Supreme Court rulings on drug testing of employees. Notes that for the majority of public employees, the requirement remains that drug testing be premised on individualized suspicion of drug use based on supporting evidence. (MLF)

The author studied sex differences in the work health association, using a sample of 442 employed men and 243 employed women residing in Israel. Lack of job satisfaction and higher stress were related to illness among men, whereas the effect of excessive work demands was more pronounced among women. (Author/CH)

This is a detailed guide to developing an acquired deficiency syndrome (AIDS) policy. It contains seven essential elements of the nation's most successful AIDS policy. (Author)

The author presents social demographic forecasts for the future. She examines social, economic, and political transitions in U.S. society separately and argues that the transitions that society makes depend ultimately on the values upon which individuals choose to act. (CH)

Explores the school as a workplace, incorporating structural, human relations, symbolic, and political organizational frameworks. Future examinations of the school as workplace may use multiple analytical approaches, and a multiple-framework approach may provide ways to describe perspectives of students of organization and practitioners about the…

Examined the relationships between the nature of adults' work and their parenting attitudes and behaviors. Positive features of work tended to be associated with developmentally sound parenting. Results suggest that the conditions of work influence parenting through their effect on mood, and certain conditions of work may directly socialize…

Presents pilot study designed to examine the relationship between level of job satisfaction and interpersonal style in work environments for women faculty. Findings tend to support previous research identifying a climate within the academic work environment that can be personally and professionally toxic to many women who have obtained faculty…

The job accommodation needs of adults with specific learning disabilities are examined through an analysis of cases handled by the Job Accommodation Network. Case examples are included, which provide practical solutions to common situations involving these adults in the employment environment. Resources available for making accommodations are…

Recent studies find that most American workers feel they could perform better at work if they wished, and half do only enough work to stay employed. What is needed is creation of a workplace atmosphere in which employees commit their fullest energies, talents, and enthusiasm toward making each workday productive. (MSE)

Examined the experiences of elementary school computer coordinators. Considers the microprocesses of interaction among computer coordinators and classroom teachers, and how these patterns are related to the integration of computers in elementary schools. Found that computer specialists are limited in their endeavors because of various structural…

Reviews the literature on training evaluation and proposes a model for evaluating training. Helps human resource development researchers, practitioners, and students think about training in terms of education. Describes the elements of the model and two training scenarios to illustrate use of the model in workplaces. (JMV)

According to interviews with 123 lesbians, workplace climate significantly influenced occupational stress, coping, and job satisfaction. However, disclosure did not have a significant influence on stress, coping, or satisfaction. (SK)