Six major theories of status inconsistency were tested in a small-groups setting. When inconsistency variables were taken alone, all six theories were relatively strong predictors of inconsistency effects. When added to original status rankings, inconsistency variables became uniformly weak predictors. (Author/RD)

Designed to determine the number of business simulation game users in universities and the business community, this study is based on a survey of business school deans and faculty and business and consulting firms. Results indicate fairly high current usage with good potential for further growth. (LRW)

Reviews the use of simulation in teacher preparation, with descriptions of the extent and the nature of such use. Data are taken from the reports of surveys conducted by Johnson, 1968; Sherwin, 1973; and Kuuskraa et al., Morra et al., and Joyce et al., 1977. Thirty-six references are listed. (Author/CMV)

This paper explores the changes that have occurred in computer aided learning in economics and business education between 1983 and 1988. Evidence is presented from interviews with leading software publishers, a survey of colleges in Hertfordshire (England), classroom observations, and interviews with lecturers. The main conclusions are that a wide…

This report presents results from questionnaires administered to a range of individuals (N=41) involved in the organization and management of college provision for secondary pupils as well as questionnaires administered to S3 and S6 secondary students (N=863) within Scotland's Lothian Region concerning the effectiveness of college provision,…