Reviews the status of new workplace technologies. Discusses the impact of these new technologies on individual employees, on management methods, and on organizational structure and design. Discusses the role of industrial psychologists, and how they might contribute to systematic research aimed at productivity improvement. (JS)

Discusses organizational problems that arise from traditional sex-role behaviors. Presents androgyny as a concept that can be integrated with behavioral-science training programs, especially human-resource-management programs. Cites examples of traditional behavior and suggests ways for male and female employees to acquire androgynous behavior.…

Discusses the influence of future changes in the demographics of working populations and the characteristics of the workplace on research, development, and policy for training systems. Analysis of changes indicates that there will be greater expectations that training programs will help maximize each person's potential. (Author/JS)