The Hoppock Job Satisfaction Record and the Job Questionnaire were used to assess job satisfaction in a major extension field district and for comparison with similar groups. Three factors found to rank high in both importance and deficiency in jobs were: sound management policies, good supervision, and pleasant co-workers. (Author/MS)

The article discusses tools for the self-development of the manager and for the management trainer to use in the organizational setting. These include a range of activities called coaching, delegation, and job rotation for managers. (MF)

Suggests that young adult librarians, because of their unique exposure to basic human relations and their personal awareness of other people's needs, should bring a new humanity to management positions. Their applicable skills, training, and experience are discussed. (JD)

Occupational psychology should be integrated into the exploratory industrial arts curriculum, according to the author, since the purpose of an exploratory course is to contribute to students' occupational guidance in making occupational choices. He discusses the importance of "try-out" experience in industrial arts. (MF)

A longitudinal study over a five-month period of changes in several jobs was conducted among 244 employees of a federal agency. Data were obtained on perceptions of job content and a number of job attitudes, and indicated a temporary positive influence of the changes in one set of jobs. (Author)

The author discusses the following five primary elements which he considers as constituting the professional development process: Work assignment, coaching and supervision, career planning, education, and outside pursuits. A conceptual structure for describing professional development goals is also outlined. (TA)

Job design or redesign (intended to create a more meaningful working environment that meets the needs of people as well as the organization) is discussed in terms of job rotation, work simplification, job enlargement, job enrichment, and other concepts relating to successfully redesigning other's jobs as part of effective management. (TA)

Studies that relate computerization to either centralization or decentralization of organizational decision making are reviewed. Four issues are addressed that relate to conceptual or methodological problems. (Author/MLF)

A longitudinal study of the professional development of 14 teachers during their first four years of service is presented. A questionnaire was developed regarding the school environment; interaction with administrators, other teachers, and parents; classroom functioning; and interaction with individual students. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)

Discusses the legal ramifications for employers concerning acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Suggests that employers should have in place an AIDS policy that addresses such issues as AIDS testing, employee assistance programs, and health insurance coverage. (CH)

Reports results of a survey of writing program administrators concerning their tenure, work environment, and job satisfaction. (HTH)

Reported results of questionnaire study of 75 summer camp staff members serving disabled children. Identified eight staff experiencing burnout caused primarily by emotional exhaustion and eight others experiencing burnbright. Discussed awareness of burnout/burnbright, phases of burnout, strategies for dealing with stress, and arranging work…

Examined social class and adolescent social relations in the workplace. Indicated that middle-class adolescent females, part-time McDonald's employees, sought positive, affective ties with managers and viewed managers as allies, whereas working-class respondents tended to be critical of or to maintain emotional distance from managers. No…

A study of occupational safety issues at a state university with data collected from forms filed with the state's Department of Worker's Compensation Industrial Commission is discussed. University occupations that appear to be more susceptible to injury and the causes of these injuries are identified. (MLW)

The authors discuss the employee's right to privacy. Court decisions and legislation regarding employee searches are reviewed. They provide guidelines for avoiding legal problems, including (1) publicize the search policy, (2) ascertain that the policy can be justified, and (3) apply the policy in a reasonable, even-handed manner. (CH)