A theory of occupational socialization was developed and tested with a sample of teachers and school administrators. Socialization within and organizational setting is presented as a power process in which the 'significant other' is the person having the greatest ability to control organizational sanctions." (Author/SE)

Focus is the measurement of power at the community level considering the social organizational context. (SE)

Suggests several research needs related to conflict management in universities, which could be met by students of public administration. (JH)

Emphasizes the need for maintaining managerial authority based on subordinates' belief in the relevant expertness, power or normativeness of management. Organizational evaluation data can enhance or diminish these bases of managerial authority in a variety of ways, making management dependent for its authority on evaluation. (Author/WAS)

Much of the chaos in public school curriculum is a result of issues concerned with authority and governance in curriculum development. Mandates by federal courts, Congressional legislation, state courts, and contracts with professional employees impact on decisions of local education authorities. Needed changes in the structure of curriculum…

Higher education must not be permitted to drift away from the society it seeks to serve, but must change as society does. Organizational resistance to change must first be recognized, and planned change based on organizational mission and goals, change objectives, and change actions can be effected. (MSE)

The process of reorganizing the administrative structure of the Western Australian Institute of Technology is chronicled, from the early decisions to improve community ties, academic climate, openness to change, and cost effectiveness through a variety of proposals, theoretical considerations, and evaluation. (MSE)

A response to a previous article by Steven M. Cahn ("The Authority of a Teacher"), about the threat of student evaluations of teacher performance to faculty authority, expresses concern that professional rights and privileges rather than academic freedom are being protected. (MSE)

France's statutory requirements for continuing education and the University of Paris' solutions are described. Results of 10 years' experience as an autonomous system are discussed, including pros and cons of fiscal and program autonomy and problems presented by the university's increasing interest in the continuing education market. (Author/MSE)

A study of the careers of American Council on Education fellows after completion of their fellowships is reported. Faster advancement of White males in administrative positions is corroborated, with some exceptions. The pyramid shape of the administrative structure is confirmed: the higher one advances, the less room there is for advancement. (MSE)

Discusses the impact of conflict in small group development theory. Views conflict as a positive, normally occurring behavior and presents leadership strategies involving withdrawal, suppression, integration, compromise, and power. Examines situational contingencies and presents a rationale for strategy selection and intervention. (Author)