Reviews research on status and mobility rates between generations and describes a design for studying intergenerational mobility from the perspectives of children and their parents. Findings indicate that proxy reports are not as accurate as self reports. (Author/DB)

This article proposes several models for the analysis of mobility tables and examines the relationship of these latent structure models to some earlier mobility models, including the 'perfect' and the 'quasi-perfect' models. Uses of each of these models to derive various kinds of substantive inferences are suggested. (DB)

Shows that various positions within organizations put different limits on the relationship between individual performance and organizational success. In addition, the article describes determinants and consequences of various types of relationships between individuals and organizations, identifies control processes within organizations, and…

A statistical analysis of the degree to which family groups benefit from occupational opportunities afforded through education, as contrasted with individual benefit. Presents data from Australia and Norway. (Author/AV)