Discusses the development of critical path networks and their benefits when used in the training and manpower development field. (EB)

"Families today have many choices about how to use their time and money resources, but, as this study shows, homemaking tasks still demand time despite the many conveniences available. In fact, for women the predicted short work day of the future may still be a distant dream. (Editor)

Investigated the importance of assigned versus participative goal setting in defining effective supervisory behavior. Government employees (N=57) were assigned to self-set, participatively set, and assigned goal setting conditions. Results showed no significant difference in goal difficulty between those with participatively set goals and self-set…

A multidimensional scaling analysis of 21 work outcomes yielded a latent structure with three dimensions: value attached by society, level of psychological need met, and extent the outcome is inherent in the work itself. Results suggest a multidimensional model of work outcomes is more useful than a categorical approach. (Author)

Discusses the need to understand the competencies (knowledge and skills) which underlie effective job performance. Describes competency models and stresses their importance in organization functioning. (JOW)

With the inspiration, the originality, the skill and craftsmanship, the business acumen, the patience, and the luck, it's possible to become a classical composer, pop/rock/country composer, jingle composer, or educational composer. Describes these careers. (Editor/RK)

Many career opportunities exist at the center of music activity or on the periphery. Some require a knowledge of music, whereas others demand only an interest. Describes eleven music-related careers--music business attorney, architectural acoustics consultant, instrument repairperson, music therapist, music autographer/engraver, music theatre…

Presents the "Dimensions of Service" model as a tool for examining where, how, and why art therapists offer services. Outlines 10 aspects central to art therapy practice (context, nomenclature, realm of need, role, conceptual model, purpose, level of function, length of contact, age range, and groupings) with reflections of their…

Applied critical incident technique to determine dimensions of performance among psychology interns by surveying training directors (n=46). Identified seven dimensions: clinical skills, commitment to own professional development, crisis and emergency situations, interpersonal relationships, knowledge, professional and ethical behavior, and…

Job analysts observed and interviewed job incumbents representing 20 diverse occupations and rated each occupation on a wide variety of characteristics to determine the reliability of current job analysis methods and to compare these methods with a new scale. Scales representing broad, abstract job characteristics tended to have higher…

The author defines job analysis and discusses applications of this process in human resource development. Various techniques of job analysis are reported. The author presents a 12-item job analysis schedule used to report job information obtained through observations and interviews. (Author/CH)

Describes a study that analyzed job advertisements at the McGill Graduate School of Library and Information Studies during one year to establish what jobs exist in the information sector, where they are, and required skills. Findings discussed include types of libraries, types of jobs, job requirements and specifications, and general skills.…

Behavioral Analysis and Standards for Employees (BASE) is a job analysis process that focuses on employee behavior and the standards and conditions for it. BASE is cost effective and enables participation of stakeholders. (SK)

Provides directions for conducting a workshop providing technical training in a large organization that links job performances to work processes. Organizational levels of performance are discussed; relationship maps and process maps are explained; and an example of a workshop for a software maintenance environment is presented. (two references)…

Examines job classification studies in public libraries, focusing on point-factor classification systems. Discusses job descriptions, job auditing biases, preparedness, what not to say to auditors, and the appeals process. Outlines typical factors in a job classification: decision-making, guidelines, education, experience, complexity, supervision,…