This study was designed to validate Gouldner's (1957, 1958) definition of the cosmopolitan-local construct using the same research techniques he employed: cumulative scaling and factor analysis. Faculty from Pennsylvania's 14 State-owned colleges and universities completed a questionnaire measuring degree of professional orientation. Describes…

This paper describes and illustrates the use of a recently developed management simulation-information model, suggesting it as one possible step toward partial solution of two longstanding concerns in educational administration. These problems are (1) the myopic and parochial "problems" view of education and (2) the schism between professor and…

Of the three interpersonal needs measured by Schutz's FIRO-B Scale (expressed and wanted inclusion, control, and affection), it is hypothesized that (1) control will be the most salient need perceived in subordinates by immediate supervisors, and (2) the immediate superior of a given subordinate will be more likely to evidence a control…

This paper examines the Ardrey Concept of territoriality -- that in his dealing with others, man is driven by a "territorial imperative" -- for its possible relevance to the design of more powerful conflict theories of organization. The importance of territoriality is explored as a conceivable precondition necessary to eventual understanding. An…