In selecting appropriate techniques for achieving corporate objectives, management scientists need to guard against the not-invented-here'' syndrome. (WM)

An overview of a program whose design is to help the student or non student where he is in his developmental and decision making processes. (JC)

The three articles presented here discuss the development and implementation of Human Resource Development training (HRD) for counselors and the Career Decision Making Skills (CDMS) delivery system which represent a step in the direction of providing a model for effectively developing student resources. (JC)

In the study of leadership, small group formations become an important arena to observe the communications process and how leaders evolve. (Editor)

Article describes the problems of the college Administrator and makes suggestions as to how they might better face these problems. (ML)

Examines the relationship between levels of satisfaction experienced by teachers and the status of their decisional participation. (Author)

Research supported in part by a P.H.S. research career program award (5153) from the Child Health and Human Development Insitute, and by a research grant (01325) from the same institute.

Presented is a questionnaire to help individuals determine their own unique thinking style: pragmatist, analyst, realist, synthesist, and idealist. Questionnaire is from "Styles of Thinking: Strategies for Asking Questions, Making Decisions, and Solving Problems" by Robert Bramson and Allen Harrison. (JN)

Discusses Johnson's theory that information can be gathered in either a systematic or spontaneous manner and that this information will be analyzed either internally or externally, and considers some of its implications for understanding group interactions. Models of decision-making styles and characteristics and the problem-solving process are…

Assessed effects of intensive problem-solving training on outcomes related to counseling. Undergraduates participated in problem-solving workshop. Results indicated that training influenced the quality of response, but training did not increase the number of subjects' alternatives. (Author)

The consultant can assist the administration in setting up an educational program on collective bargaining, can advise about the creation of data systems, can help select and coordinate task forces, and can help implement a comprehensive audit of board policies and practices as well as administrative procedures. (MLW)

Explores some implications of individual perceptions for management development. Suggests that logic is necessary but not sufficient in dealing with problems and opportunities and that the perceptual side of problem solving is becoming more dominant. (JOW)

Discusses aspects of group meetings including planning for chairing; possible formats for organizing sessions and facilitating group discussion and decision efforts; and alternative procedures for group problem-solving. Presents an example of how these formats and procedures can be used conjointly. (JMF)