Proposes a methodology, an analysis of variance, for assessing statistical differences among jobs using a particular job analysis instrument--the Position Analysis Questionnaire--as the basic measuring device. (Author/RK)

Analyses of General Educational Development (GED) ratings of U.S. jobs illustrate the estimation of components of variance and covariance, univariate nd multivariate generalizability coefficients, and canonical coefficients. GED scales, ranging from one to six points, measure reasoning, mathematics, and language abilities needed to perform various…

Two major areas were investigated: (1) the nature of the present curricula at the two Hospital Corps schools; and (2) the nature of the job requirements expected of newly graduated corpsmen at their first duty station. The development and construction of four instruments and the analysis and description of the present curriculum were accomplished.…

Since the accuracy and validity of occupational data may vary according to the rating scale format employed, the first phase of the research described in the report employed hypothetical job descriptions from which accurate criterion data could be generated. The second phase of the research required developing an occupational survey instrument…

Usable data relating to six elements of job satisfaction: work, supervision, people, pay, promotion, and total satisfaction, were collected from 190 of a total sample of 310 librarians, chosen by stratified random sampling techniques from library association membership lists. The librarians, both male and female, represented three types of…

Using the critical incident method, this study sought to describe job requirements perceived as critical by Michigan Cooperative Extension agents, identify training needs, and determine possible differences in training needs and job requirements according to employment position and tenure. The research involved collecting 444 written descriptions…

Based on Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership Effectiveness and Leader-Match program, this study's hypothesis is that experienced school principals increase their effectiveness by changing key organizational variables to suit their personal leadership styles. Following V. D. McNamara's application of Fiedler's contingency model in a study of…