The position of the anthropologist working in North America with Native Americans today differs from that of most anthropologists working with Native Americans a few decades ago, regardless of the topic of study. This affects the kind of anthropological research undertaken, the way in which the work is done, and the results. These consequences, in…

An important aspect of work environment is job content and structure. As this case study illustrates, increased productivity, enhanced job satisfaction, substantial cost reduction, and a reduction in turnover are some of the benefits of task reorganization. (CT)

Steps involved in goal formulation performed by employees are examined. They include an initial goal statement, comparison of goal statement, goal statement challenge, and revision. Encourages the employee to express goals in specific terms, set up target dates, and recognize the relevance to the employee's job of these goals. (CT)

A work analysis was conducted to determine whether the job of lathe and milling machine operator is suitable for young adults with one arm or hand. The analysis concluded that it is suitable but adjustments of the workplace may be necessary, such as transporting heavy equipment. The importance of labor research to vocational rehabilitation is…