Describes two studies that confirm the applicability of a behavioral approach to safety in the workplace. Discusses the results and makes recommendations for workplace managers. (CH)

Investigated potential outcomes for unions involved in joint union-management quality-of-worklife (QWL) efforts. Indicated that after QWL involvement, participants perceived a higher level of union influence in job areas where unions have not traditionally been involved. Noted an interaction between the perception of QWL success and union…

Gold mining brought a forced labor system to Witwatersrand, South Africa, in the 1880s as African laborers were rounded up from the hinterland and delivered to the mines. The system produced low wages, high mortality, and the loss of chances for upward mobility. Forced labor persists today in South African mines. (VM)

Examined interaction between job performance and specific work experiences on three indicators of personal and family well-being among 336 accountants. Perceptions of nonsupportive and inequitable work environment, role conflict, and extensive time commitment to work were each related to one or more indicators of well-being. (Author)

The study of work, the experience of work, and how work is organized does not constitute an category of study within the mainstream social sciences. Students need to be introduced to the varieties of capitalist and noncapitalist models or experiments and confront the debate over organizational form versus social context. (MLW)

Conceptualizes job characteristics theory as a model of person-environment fit. Explores the potential costs and benefits of person-job congruence, using recent developments in the person-environment fit literature to suggest ways in which characteristics of jobs and characteristics of individuals may influence one another. Discusses implications…

Studies the communicator styles of superiors and subordinates who rank high in argumentativeness and low in verbal aggressiveness. Claims that corporate productivity is enhanced when organizations nurture employee independent-mindedness, and that an argumentative, low verbally aggressive organizational communication climate creates the freedom…

Describes a study using the Job Satisfaction Inventory to survey 390 faculty from 14 Texas community colleges. Areas of greatest satisfaction included relationships with supervisors and colleagues and teaching itself. Least satisfaction occurred with professional development opportunities, time allocation, and student preparation/motivation. Notes…

A detailed examination of faculty burnout looks at what it is, why it strikes, and what colleges and universities can do about. It concludes that in a broad sense, burnout is the condition of boredom, indifference, and discontent with the profession. (Author/MSE)

This article is about people who work in American industry and about how educators and trainers prepare these workers for continuing employability in a changing workplace. The discussion is based on one private sector business and how that company responds to these issues. (CT)

Describes how evaluation strategies can be implemented to increase the effectiveness of English in the Work Place programs. Discusses the design and implementation of the strategy, how to analyze its results and produce a final report, and ways to get the results used. (SED)

The sources and characteristics (light measurement, direct and indirect or reflected glare) of glare problems in the video display terminal work environment are described. Glare control measures, including the location and design of lighting systems, managing outdoor light and using screen filters and hoods, are reviewed. Five sources are given.…

Discusses changes in the office environment due to increased automation. Topics include (1) what changes will occur, (2) how they will affect office workers, and (3) how to prepare students for work in automated offices. (CH)

A study of 91 professional women revealed that internal locus of control was significantly related to three job role stresses (role ambiguity, nonparticipation in decision making, and role overload) and to fear of success. (Author/ABB)

Results of a study of the characteristics of 10 Veterans Administration optometric residency programs are presented and compared with results of an earlier survey. Factors analyzed include resident characteristics, specializations, program design, residents' salaries and health insurance, and post-residency employment options. (MSE)