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Stanfield, Robert E. | 1 |
Thompson, Donald L. | 1 |
White, Martha Sturm | 1 |
Wilson, Kathryn A. | 1 |
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Lau, Alan W.; Landau, Samuel B. – 1977
As part of a longitudinal study of first-term enlisted naval personnel, perceptions of job scope (the complexity and challenge of a job), were investigated to predict criteria of satisfaction, enlisted performance ratings, and turnover. Correlations between job scope (Job Diagnostic Survey scores) and behavior as moderated by a variety of…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis, Individual Characteristics, Job Development
Gutcher, G. Dale – 1976
This study sought to compare the relative values of the structured and unstructured approaches to the work experience portion of cooperative education programs with the additional objective of preparing guidelines for developing the structure of a work experience. A total of 32 students, 16 experimental and 16 control, from four Texas Community…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Comparative Analysis, Cooperative Education, Educational Research
Wilson, Kathryn A.; Thompson, Donald L. – 1974
The evaluation and placement of rehabilitation clients has been problematic. In addition to physical and emotional problems, these individuals suffer from a variety of unique handicaps. With this in mind, a program was developed to assess the present abilities and future potential of such a client to perform certain work tasks. Subjects were…
Descriptors: Job Placement, Program Descriptions, Rehabilitation Programs, Simulated Environment
Stanfield, Robert E. – 1973
Trainees in a Public Service Employment program may find work training as paraprofessional aides in manpower agencies, social services, and human services. The work experience is valuable for the trainees. However, the actual structure of their training needs close attention. Supervisors are likely to rate the effectiveness of on-the-job training…
Descriptors: Employment Programs, Employment Qualifications, On the Job Training, Paraprofessional Personnel
White, Martha Sturm; Highley, Betty L. – 1978
Data were gathered on 134 maternity and pediatric nurse practitioners to determine what types of work experience, educational backgrounds, and personality traits were most conducive to successful orientation and commitment to the nurse practitioner role. The study population, comprising six separate groups trained in six-month continuing education…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Demography, Educational Background, Graduate Surveys
Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ., Blacksburg. – 1976
Volume 3 of a three volume final report presents prototype job training plans developed as part of a research project which pilot tested a distributive education program for rural schools utilizing a retail store simulation plan. The plans are for 15 entry-level and 15 career-level jobs in seven categories of distributive business (department…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Competency Based Education, Cooperative Education, Distributive Education