The major goal of this study was to determine the effects of an Affective Competencies Training Program on the development of desirable work behaviors. Procedures included identification of format and content, preparation of affective work competency learning modules, implementation of a training workshop, and evaluation of participants' retention…

Phase II of a two-part project, this study was conducted in Missouri to develop a quantitative competency matrix for each of the vocational and technical education service areas represented in Missouri. (A description of both phases of the project appears in CE 018 918.) After a literature search identified the affective work competencies desired…

A two-phase study was conducted to determine the habits, attitudes, and values that industry and education consider desirable and important for workers. In phase I a computer search revealed sixty-three such affective work competencies which were then categorized into fifteen clusters. To objectively quantify each of the clusters, an evaluation…