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Mitchell, Vance F.; And Others – Group and Organization Studies, 1980
Explores concerns over the direction the field of organizational behavior is developing. Karl Weick identifies approaches to theory building that are misleading. Peter Frost identifies blind spots in teaching and application. Walter Nord compares both papers. The authors offer their views on directions in which the field might move. (Author/BEF)
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Educational Objectives, Group Behavior, Methods
Ziegelmueller, George, Ed.; Rhodes, Jack, Ed. – 1981
The 73 papers in this collection were presented at the 1981 Summer Argumentation Conference, the purpose of which was to bring together interested scholars to discuss recent developments and research in argumentation. The four primary areas of study considered at the conference--argument, argumentation and forensics, philosophy and argument, and…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Debate, Evaluation Criteria, Group Behavior
Nogami, Glenda Y., Ed.; And Others – 1983
The 21 summaries of research programs, funded by the United States Army Research Institute (ARI) for the Behavioral and Social Sciences which are presented are grouped in five broad topic areas: computer-based systems; information processing; learning, memory and transfer; human relations; and related issues and trends. Papers presented include:…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes