Reports a pilot study made at the Center of Advanced Management Learning of the University of Texas (Austin). (EB)

The increase in level of maturity and responsibility of much of the work force has an impact on traditional principles of management and the role of the manager in planning, organizing, motivating, and controlling. (PT)

The author explores the theory of changing basic thought processes in order to improve personal performance on the job. This entails helping people identify their existing thoughts and replacing the ones that won't support performance goals with those that will. (CT)

Suggests 10 ways that meaningful managerial behavior change can be brought about in dimensions such as leadership, initiative, planning and organization, judgment, independence, and delegation. (SH)

The significance of unlearning for six different learning situations is outlined, and positive, negative, and neutral strategies for overcoming resistance, based on force-field analysis, are given. (SK)

The application of modern day psychology to self-image development is seen as a necessary prerequisite to the solution of people problems. (Author)

A poem by the author suggests that the use of empathy, communication, and participation can bring about desired changes in management development situations. (DS)

Benefits from in-company training programs depend on the instructor's effectiveness, participant application of theory to practice, and the superior-subordinate relationship. The article focuses on such program to demonstrate results. (Author/JB)

Discusses two kinds of power, position power and personal power, then examines the use of both in varying situations. Examines various levels of change, from knowledge and attitude, to individual behavior and organizational performance, which are then analyzed in terms of two change cycles-participative and coerced. (Author)

The traditional sales approach is "How can I get the customer to do what I want?" An alternative and more functional approach is, "How can I get myself to do what the customer wants?" (Author/MW)

Article describes how a group of individuals changed their behavioral style while attending U.S. Army Engineering Officer Candidate School. (Author/JB)

Behavioral change is accomplished by the use of questionnaires that permit the participants to rate each other and management. (EK)

Ethics initiatives should provide employees with the tools they need to identify, clarify, and resolve ethical issues. Training efforts should focus on defining desired outcomes and considering the company's values and guidelines in working toward solutions to ethical problems. (SK)

Urges trainers not to proceed blindly in learning program effectiveness. (DS)

Study evaluated behavioral changes and tangible changes in personnel programs at a training center for personnel management specialists in the Air Force. (Author/RK)