The author discusses several basic principles necessary in becoming an effective human relations advocate. (HMV)

This paper was presented at the American Personnel and Guidance Association, Detroit, Michigan, April 7-11, 1968.

The general purpose of this bibliography is to cite a wide range of educational literature dealing with those problems in human interaction that stem from differences in cultural background, and to particularly focus on the literature relating non-linguistic cross-cultural differences to formal education. In this volume, recent fugitive…

Microeconomic theory encompasses two basic theoretical concepts. First is the theory of general competitive equilibrium in a market economy, which holds that the actions of any one agent cannot affect prices or quantities for the system as a whole. The second is that when the conditions of competitive equilibrium do not apply, theories of games…

SUCCESS FOR THE CULTURALLY DISADVANTAGED IS IMPROBABLE BECAUSE OF SEVERAL FACTORS - POOR SELF-IMAGE, BACKGROUND AND VALUES ALIEN TO SCHOOL STANDARDS, LOW ASPIRATIONS (BY MIDDLE-CLASS STANDARDS), AND INDIFFERENT PARENTS AND/OR UNSTABLE HOME CONDITIONS. SOME OF THE PROGRAMS ALREADY ESTABLISHED TO COMBAT THESE PROBLEMS ARE NEW YORK'S "HIGHER…

This study reports on two investigations designed to determine the generalizability of source credibility scales for immediate superiors across organizational contexts. Semantic differential-type scales that have been found to load on factors of course credibility in previous studies were combined to provide an item pool for this investigation. In…

Life Skills are problem-solving behaviors appropriately and responsibly used in the management of one's life. This manual consists of a set of learning experiences designed to help adolescents (between the ages of 15 and 19 years) learn the Life Skills that they may find useful in coping with daily situations. The materials in this manual are…

In order to identify the human factors that affect the achievement of the Military Assistance Program (MAP) objectives and from them define personnel selection criteria, training objectives, and management policies, a conception of advisor proficiency and a method with which to study it were developed. Results presented in this report are based…

Three factors, attention, retention, and action, are considered in developing good video models. A discussion of each factor and specific techniques counselors can use to develop good effects of each factor are provided. (Author)

Quality circle training has been adapted from Japan, but United States training needs are very different. A survey of quality circle members indicated they perceived human relations skills to be significantly more important than problem-analysis skills. (CH)

Discussion of successful integration of human relations into day-to-day life in organizations focuses on individual's need to deal with competition, power, and politics. A framework that provides a systematic way of viewing power and politics and the irrational side of organizations is given, and case studies illustrate framework components. (EJS)

Books selected for this annotated bibliography (1) are written primarily for children in grades K-8; (2) emphasize human relations; (3) present an original theme or a fresh slant on a traditional topic; (4) are highly readable; and, when appropriate, (5) include maps and illustrations. (RM)

Analyzes the relationship between empathy level and occupation and the differences between empathy level and content as categorized into Herzberg's motivators and hygiene factors. (MH)

Author lists several places for teachers to find positive examples of news reports that can be analyzed during classroom discussion. (GB)

Discusses a few key problems facing faculty members of a Group Counseling Institute that was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor in 1971. (RP)