Principals in restructuring schools are working in an increasingly turbulent policy environment that adds expectations but deletes little from their traditional roles. Two tasks form the basis of newly defined power relationships--delegating responsibilities and developing collaborative decision-making processes. Leading from the center means…

Traces John R. P. French, Jr.'s contribution to the development of person-environment (PE) fit theory. The text examines recent extensions of PE fit theory, including the introduction of response surfaces to examine the homogeneity of effects of PE fit on indicators of mental health across all levels of person or of environment. (GLR)

The relationship between production systems, work organization, and skills has become a policy consideration in many industrialized countries seeking to improve competitiveness without reducing wage standards. Decision makers should weigh the costs of making these changes. (JOW)

Looks at the pros and cons of employer education vs. legislation regarding the rights of older workers. Compares situations in England and the United States. (JOW)

Reports results of a "Training and Development" poll in which all but one respondent to the question "Do your workers need literacy training?" said "Yes." Training personnel discuss the literacy programs offered by their companies. (JOW)

Presents data gathered in a year-long case study of the day-to-day life of a writing program administrator of a large, state-funded university. Identifies aspects of the job of program administrator that make it problematic. (HB)

Rather than workplace wellness and stress management programs, the most important factors affecting job stress are personal power/control of job factors, reduced work load, and work teams. (SK)

Studies conducted at the Institute for Research on Learning demonstrate that, at work, people learn by doing things together. Communities of practice--groups that develop and share ways of doing things--are fundamental elements of learning organizations. (SK)

Reviews conceptions of teacher stress and the literature on prevalence, sources, and effects of occupational stress on schoolteachers. Reviews research findings on how teachers cope with stress. Identifies policy changes in Hong Kong that could reduce stress levels among teachers and recommends the expansion of educational psychological services.…

Examines experiences of two female high school principals to explore how women administrators think and speak about their worlds. Ruth, a tall, black, conservatively dressed innercity principal, takes no nonsense from staff and students and seems to lack vision. Linda, an exuberant redhead, has a more soft-spoken style and seems to be heading her…

Includes five articles: "Introduction"; "Workplace Trends"; "Challenge of Change"; "The Choice"; and "Techniques of 'New Work' Places." Reports that many new jobs are being created in services and trades; "new work" accommodates global trends; workplaces choose to succeed or fail in the new environment; and successful techniques involve trends,…

Reviews the range of responses taken in industrialized countries seeking to deal with substantial worker displacement. Practices discussed include preventive subsidies, buyouts, retraining, job-search assistance, job creation, local and regional development, and local enterprise development. (Author/JOW)

Explains how academic teachers are participating in summer externship programs and discovering that work-based learning yields across-the-board benefits for teachers, students, and employers. Offers guidelines for making the most of externship experiences. (JOW)

Although opportunities for externships for teachers in rural areas are limited, rural teachers must seek out work sites in advance or travel to distant sites to gain the practical experience they need to bring back to their classrooms. (JOW)

A study of chief administrative officers in cities over 50,000 found that three-quarters of respondents (n=236) report that implementing productivity-improvement efforts made them more attractive to present and future employers. Productivity enhanced careers by increasing the reputations and effectiveness of managers dealing with critical issues…