This report contains statistics for 1926-27 of schools for delinquents. The institutions are of a reformatory nature, and receive inmates committed to their care by juvenile and other courts. Reports were received from 158 institutions out of 173 believed to exist. The number of instructors reported for the year is 1,488, of which number 582 are…

A study was conducted to determine what types of jobs youth are most likely to accept and to distinguish whether the characteristics and backgrounds of young people influence their reservation wages for given jobs. (Author/CT)

Recent studies suggest that the affective domain is just as important to job success and survival as the psychomotor and cognitive domains. This study was designed to compare the rated level of affective work competencies as expressed by workers, supervisors, and vocational educators. The study revealed significant differences among these groups.…

Individuals do not make stable occupational choices early in their careers. Occupational mobility is far more characteristic of most careers than occupational stability. Careers may be considered as a series of responses to a succession of opportunity situations, not an effort to realize a predetermined occupational goal. (Author)

Data from 11 national surveys found a small positive association between job satisfaction and level of education. A college degree was needed for college education to affect job satisfaction. Level of education was associated with challenge and financial reward. Overeducated workers were particularly dissatisfied. (JAC)

Organizational behavior is defined and its micro and macro subdivisions described. Leavitt's model for organizational change (task, technology, structure, and people) is employed to extract meanings from the organizational behavior literature. A diagnostic approach is suggested for applying organizational behavior to the practice of higher…

Almost one in five state employees perceives some form of job discrimination. Women, older workers, and non-Whites who feel sex, age, and race discrimination share feelings of dissatisfaction with their jobs and feel that promotions are not handled fairly and that supervisors do not take a personal interest in them. (Author/IRT)

Examines Kentucky's statutory and decisional law concerning public sector labor relations, as well as the practice and future of public sector relations as perceived by city and county officials. Available from Salmon P. Chase College of Law, 1401 Dixie Highway, Covington, Kentucky 41011; 1.50 per reprint. (Author/IRT)

The trend toward increased utilization of educational opportunities by workers is examined as part of the major change in American working life that consists of an increased demand for employment-related education, job satisfaction, personal growth, and career mobility. (TA)

Discusses some elements which contribute to the rising concern for occupational mental health and directions that can be taken by firms, companies, etc., to provide health-promoting work environments for their employees. (TA)

The 1974 Supreme Court decision in Alexander v. Gardner-Denver Co. resolved the controversy in the lower courts concerning the finality of an arbitration award when concurrent or subsequent court action is brought under Title VII. For journal availability see HE 508 844. (LBH)

Describes the different perspectives held by minority students toward the legal system and how Law Day can enhance their view of the legal system. Reiterates that many lessons in social studies are value laden and one important goal is to teach the difference between neutrality and objectivity. (GG)

This paper discusses the industrial sound environment, prevalence of occupational hearing loss (OHL), consequences, ways in which workers cope, and steps to prevent such disabilities and maximize participation of people with OHL in the work setting. The paper shows that hearing loss is concealed, and demanding situations are avoided, resulting in…

A combination of economic and societal stresses contributes to workplace violence in higher education. College human resources professionals must become knowledgeable about its causes, implications, prevention, and appropriate responses. A three-tiered plan includes a preventive program, threat-management plan and team, and crisis management team.…