The study examines the pros and cons of management development programs as a method of managerial upgrading. Survey results from six industrial groups in Kansas are discussed and tabulated. Considered are: program participation, selection, effectiveness, and future plans. (MW)

The movement of women into the managerial work force has created a new culture in organizations, changing men's and women's relationships and generating pressure to find new ways for them to relate. This calls for blending the best of each gender to produce what is often called androgynous management. (SSH)