This report is intended primarily for use by those who manage the Federal civilian work force. It is hoped, however, that it will prove useful to those without managerial responsibility who are concerned with the nature of and changes in the composition and structure of the Federal work force. The statistical data and analyses presented herein are…

The authors examine 10 existing, overlooked reservoirs of well-qualified minority and female talent which they believe should be integrated in whatever way and as soon as possible into the entire hierarchy in the same proportion as these groups appear in the labor force. (Author)

This directory lists, alphabetically by state and city, the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the organizations and people who are able to reach minority groups to tell them about affirmative action programs for job training and job opportunities. At the end of many of the state entries are listed organizations which have statewide or…

This report presents data from a survey of 1975-76 physics and astronomy bachelor degree recipients. From a sample of 3,969 physics graduates, 2,616 responded. From a sample of 180 astronomy graduates, 110 responded. Data on the 1975-76 sample are presented in tabular form, and comparisons are made with responses to previous studies for several…

In an attempt to improve the economic well-being of the disadvantaged, this study investigated the possibility that excessive hiring requirements might be a major factor in unemployment of particular groups in the population. This was accomplished by surveying a random sample of employers in 10 major entry and near-entry level occupations in the…

With the implementation of the all volunteer force concept, the Air Force must ensure that the objectively measurable range of ability in its manpower pool is being utilized. This is especially true for minority groups who have been categorized and channeled into military career areas based on their performance on two selection tests: the Armed…

This paper argues that Affirmative Action requires both greater use of persons in the existing pool of qualified persons in the context of hiring for university faculty positions, and long range action to increase the number of women and minorities in that pool. First, it will indicate doctoral production. Second, it demonstrates that, at least…

Presents a management system that has been found to bridge the gap between culturally different employees and the positions they should come to hold. (Author)

Five conference papers covering research studies and problems related to effective utilization of manpower in southern California are presented. "The Impact of Technological Change on Employees in the Southern California Aerospace Industry," by Paul Prasow, reports a longitudinal study of social and psychological adjustment factors…

This report provides statistical data on the job patterns that prevail for Spanish Americans in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. The Southwest once represented an internal colonial empire to the United States, and the inhabitants were treated as such. Present employment patterns must be viewed in this light. The data show that…

Prepared for the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Commission, this report provides employment data compiled and analyzed using the EEO-1 reporting system. Major sections of the report are: (1) The Occupational Distribution of Minority Employment, (2) The Occupational Distribution of Minority Groups by Industry, and (3) The Occupational…

This analytical report was developed from existing statistical data to illuminate the role of women and minorities in science and engineering. Two issues are addressed: whether there is a problem related to the employment of women in these fields, and whether women and minorities are underutilized in these fields. Sections of the first part of the…

Findings regarding minority officer procurement in the Armed Forces are analyzed in terms of concepts and standards regarding minority officer representation and of methods for achieving minority representation goals. Chapter 1, Concepts and Standards of Representation, discusses sociopolitical and socioeconomic criteria subdivided through the use…

This report provides an overview of the changing labor force of the 1970's. Employment trends for youth, blacks, women part-time workers, and other groups are projected, after which the report discusses the role of Federal manpower policy in improving the operation of the labor market during inflation, recession, and steady growth. Numerous graphs…