The report examines the potential of Social Security Administration data for manpower training evaluation. It assesses the utility of SSA data for comparing the economic gains of on-the-job training and institutional trainees before and after training. The methodology developed incorporates multiple correlation analysis, analysis of variance, and…

This conference report provides a general view of the problems arising in the education and utilization of qualified manpower and the possibility of identifying the policy measures needed in order to facilitate their solution. Part I of the report gives an account of the proceedings of the conference. Part II presents extracts from or summaries of…

This report discusses the recruitment, training, and development of management teachers in the United Kingdom. Chapter 1 presents a summary of the main recommendations. Chapter 2 presents the scope of this report, the scope of a report that is to follow, and a definition of management teachers. Chapter 3 deals with management education at present…

This study investigates the effects of management expectations on the occupational success of disadvantaged workers. In five organizational experiments, supervisors were informed that certain workers out of groups of disadvantaged workers had superior abilities. However, these workers were chosen randomly, so that any differences in performance…

Intended as a guide for laymen, this book concentrates on basic techniques for evaluating the impact of manpower programs--that is, their success or failure in attaining long-term program goals. Program objectives with clear operational criteria, and certain other typical objectives more difficult to measure, are identified with reference to…

The study focuses on the effectiveness of adult basic education under the Manpower Development and Training Act (MDTA). The investigation is a case study of the MDTA adult basic education program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Background material on basic education for adults is provided as well as a short history of the federal government's involvement…

This monograph is an outgrowth of a research and demonstration project designed to experiment with technique for increasing the quantity and quality of jobs listed with a state Employment Service Branch Office in order to create the potential for increased placements. The project's basic approach has been to improve the quality and extent of…

This volume is the first in a series of publications designed to highlight some of the significant issues in human service planning for Florida over the next several years. Papers presented in the document include: (1) Career Planning for Human Service Manpower; (2) Assessing Manpower Need for Career Planning; (3) Manpower Utilization and Career…

The Netherlands has adopted as its manpower policy the full employment of its human resources in an expanding economy. Activities which have been particularly successful include regional development, supplementary employment programs, social employment, and stabilization of seasonal employment in construction. Additional efforts are needed to link…

In this speech, the author proposes a comprehensive study of professional, industrial, and business employment needs, and of the relationship of these needs to educational programs and services in the state of Texas. The proposal for action addresses statewide concern for the current lack of correlation between educational programs and career…

This index lists all publications issued by the Manpower Administration for public information from January 1969 through June 1971. The 600 entries of publications, reports, and articles are organized by major subject. Present availability and price are included for each publication and journal source for each article. (BH)

A seminar on media and the Manpower Development Training Act focused on the following aspects of media applications: (1) the expected outcomes for using media in career education, (2) appropriate materials and equipment to achieve indicated goals, (3) fundamentals of effective media use, (4) techniques for local production of materials, (5)…

The Manpower Development Service (MDS) of Utah State University designed workshop activities which were adapted to the situations and needs of attending local government officials. (Author/BP)

The advantages and disadvantages associated with implementing a word processing system into management are outlined in this article. Discussion centers around the use and effectiveness of automatic typewriters, central dictation systems, well trained personnel, and revised office procedures. (CS)

The basic purpose of the Organization for Rehabilitation through Training (ORT) is to teach and train people in working skills in order that they may make their own way in life free from charity. Describes ORT's efforts in Israel where it is the country's largest supplier of skilled manpower. (Author/RK)