Characteristics of the librarian-patron information retrieval interview including group size, interview goals, role definition, interpersonal influence, and duration are discussed within the context of task group analysis. Eight references are cited. (EJS)

Preskill workshops and work activity classes and centers have been developed to teach the severely or profoundly retarded client how to assemble or complete a number of tasks and how to exhibit appropriate behaviors that result in a high degree of attention to task and acceptable levels of task production. (SB)

Examines the problems encountered in evaluating translators' work and attempts to establish criteria for an objective method of evaluation. In this respect, questions the adequacy of traditional correction and revision principles as evaluation procedures and proposes new criteria based on the function and objectives of the evaluation process. (MES)

In the debate concerning psychological testing and reliability/validity issues, one issue which has had implications for the examinee is card or task rejection. Card rejection on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Picture Arrangement subtest attracted considerable attention. Picture Arrangement is not commonly a disturbing task. Assessment…

Presents a cooperative education model that correlates the student's occupational objective with his/her training station. Components of the model discussed are (1) the task analysis, (2) the job description, (3) training plans, and (4) student evaluation. (LRA)

Recommended as a means for reducing human stress and errors in the work place, task analysis can be used to assist in decision making and provide a detailed inquiry into the actions that need to be taken in the performance of a specific job or task. (MER)

No support was found for the moderating effect of task structure, despite multiple analyses and statistically significant differences in moderator variables. Instrumental leadership obtained few significant correlations with criteria regardless of task structure. Supportive leadership was strongly related to criteria at all levels of task…

This paper presents a scheme for classifying learning tasks, a scale built from that scheme, and data obtained from utilizing the scale with secondary students in various subject areas. (Author/SJL)

Describes a method for trainers to identify critical job requirements or critical behaviors important in doing a job effectively or ineffectively. Suggests ways of recording/describing incidents and presents questions that must be addressed. Reviews steps in the critical incidents process. (CSS)

Investigated effects of time, task, and order in training college students in reflective responses. Major findings focused on relevance of time and assessment method in evaluating effectiveness of modeling and instructions. Results indicated the superiority of combined conditions and general lack of helping-skill competence of untrained…

A project management system for organizing requests from multiple departments and controlling the workload of the development/maintenance computer staff is described. Practical solutions to deciding project priorities, determining time estimates, creating positive peer pressure among programing staff, and formalizing information requests are…

Mental abilities can be analyzed at four levels: composite tasks, subtasks, components, and metacomponents. Each level of analysis reveals something about the structure and content of mental abilities responsible for intelligent performance. (Author/WI)

A planning model for the identification of components, activities, and tasks in educational programs and problem solving situations is described. (RAO)

Local curriculum coordinators and local vocational directors were surveyed to investigate the relative importance of selected competencies needed by the former. (Editor/TA)