Used data obtained for 264 employees of a social service organization to test hypotheses predicting positive associations between participation and superior-subordinate communication behavior. Results support the contention that, for subordinates, participation in decision making is associated strongly with the quantity and quality of…

Argues that exclusive representation reduces public employees' freedom of choice, increases the welfare of union leaders at the expense of union members, limits employment opportunities of "outsiders," entrenches the monopoly provision of public services, and generates conflict and instability in labor relations. (Author/MLF)

Conducted a task analysis to determine the extent to which six jobs from a single classification in one organization were similar in their task composition. Results showed five were significantly different, and suggested that selection options would be affected and differing training and evaluation procedures should be used. (JAC)

Describes the background of the Secretary of Defense, Harold Brown. (SL)

Indicates that the program has been somewhat successful as an emergency measure to fight rising unemployment. (BH)

An address by the Vice President setting the record right on American educational progress. (RA)

Concerned only with the rights of librarians who are employed by a public agency--such as a municipal library, a state university library or some kind of public archives. (Author/NH)

The University of Oklahoma Advanced Program in Governmental Studies, providing "mid-career education for military personnel and government employees, includes the unique features of an intensive study session, directed reading, and research papers. (SE)

Presents an overview of the history, current status, and trends in federal sector labor relations as seen through the executive order system. (Author)

Firm size, employee characteristics, and structure and type of product or service generated are all factors that must be considered and analyzed in dealing with any particular employment problem. Unfortunately, this type of rigorous analysis is not evident in the material surveyed in this report. (Author)

Reports on a survey that gathered data from 118 large companies on what each was doing or had done in the way of career development and on the kinds of programs and services it offers its employees. (Author/IRT)