This chapter leverages STEM-focused Integrated Postsecondary Data System (IPEDS) data to investigate the consequences of chilly institutional climates across institutional types, with particular attention to implications for institutions and researchers. Further, we synthesize the literature, findings, and recommendations across the volume and…

Proposes that an examination and analysis of a company's overall communication network may provide significant guidelines for increasing the organization's communication effectiveness. Explains network roles and considers their contributions to the communication climate. (SR)

Describes the principal characteristic of the most prevalent form of humanistic psychology today, especially as it is found in management circles. Concludes with observations concerning the frustration experienced by managers and others attempting to provide leadership within traditionally dehumanized organizations. (LLL)

Discusses the benefits of using humor in the workplace. Offers guidelines for using humor at work, and gives examples of effective ways to use it. (SR)

Discusses difficulties in arriving at definition of sexual harassment. Uses a commonplace definition to distinguish quid pro quo and hostile environment harassment. Outlines obligations of organizations, giving attention to the development of appropriate policies and procedures. Discusses effect of organization's climate on institutional…

Presents literature review on institutional racism in the field of mental health to identify its past and present forms, and provides recommendations from a clinical, community, and public policy nature. Also describes mental health approaches that attempt to be preventive or consultative for purpose of understanding modern forms of racism.…

A customer-focused workshop for manufacturing strategic planning used a market-oriented approach and an interactive collaborative process among stakeholders. Reflective learning was found to enhance strategic planning; organizational culture must support strategic thinking. (SK)

Survey of 367 Minnesota school superintendents found bargaining, decisions affecting others, and parent conflict to be the major sources of job stress. Organizational approaches to deal with stress among individual superintendents are recommended. (GC)

Companies that manage diversity successfully have common characteristics: chief executives' commitment, diversity as a business objective, fair compensation and career tracking, careful diversity training, consistent focus during downsizing, and plans that address the concerns of white males. (SK)

Survey of 282 school superintendents identified the following sources of stress: (1) complying with state and federal mandates; (2) discharging staff; (3) operational costs; and (4) involvement in labor negotiations. Developed recommendations for reducing job stress, focusing on time management, complying with mandates, collective bargaining,…

Examines the problems inherent in being a black intellectual: the predicament of being caught between an insolent American society and an insouciant black community. The paper suggests various ways of understanding and transforming the problem. (GLR)

Argues there is a need for those in higher education to regain an understanding of the purpose of colleges and universities within society and to renew a sense of collegiality within the campus community. Discusses pressures on the institution and tension within the institution. Defines collegiality and discusses how to shape the collegiate…

Examined the factors in the choice of a military career, using a theoretical model. A number of factors are identified, including a need for security, a tendency to conformity, role status, and professional development that may be lost upon leaving the army. (JAC)

Evaluation of leadership is a central task in organizational consultation, but too often ignores the relationship between task definition and administrative structure, and the availability of scarce resources. A systems approach focuses on the reciprocal impact of individual psychodynamics and organizational characteristics on leadership…

In response to student protest, some colleges have hired minority-affairs administrators to improve campus race relations, but many express concern about administrators' commitment to that goal. Some academics feel minority-affairs programs are counterproductive. (MSE)