Three studies of school superintendents demonstrate the relationship between leadership styles and organizational culture. When these findings are compared and contrasted they show that persons with three distinct leadership styles--charismatic, intentional and symbolic--used different means to induce organizational change but educational equity…

While nonclassroom learning activities provide tremendous educational opportunities, higher education managers must assess the compatibility of the learning program with the basic attitudes, characteristics, beliefs, and culture of the institution for successful implementation. (MSE)

Utilized correlational design and field setting in assessing applicants' reactions to a five-stage recruitment program. Recruitment activities related to applicants' reactions only at initial interview. Job attributes were significant predictors of applicants' reactions. The perceived comparability of job offers, applicants' work experience, and…

Investigates the strategies by which corporations adapt to social and cultural change. Argues that the contradiction between the ideology of the nuclear family and women's real needs for economic sustenance and autonomy are separated and deflected into a specific discursive strategy in the operation of Mary Kay Cosmetics. (JD)

Discussion of the trend of increasing journal prices includes an examination of possible reasons for such price increases and methods by which libraries may alleviate this trend through consumer awareness and competitive market techniques. (CLB)

Intergenerational competition promoted by the mass media and by groups like Americans for Generational Equality (AGE) is illogical. Concern should be directed at the unequal distribution of power and resources. Programs geared toward particular age groups contribute to society as a whole. (VM)

The drop in the stock markets around the world focuses attention on the role of equities in retirement plans. Steps that faculty members--and specifically those in TIAA-CREF--should consider are presented. (MLW)

Lower-than-anticipated returns in the bond market and higher-than-expected tuition increases have forced Duquesne University to discontinue the nation's first prepaid-tuition program and is causing other institutions to reevaluate the idea. However, interest remains high among some. (MSE)

Addresses some problems associated with technological change and examines the nature of data and technology, organizations, and computer-mediated work. Concepts of sociotechnical systems design are related to library automation, and a set of strategies for facilitating technological change is proposed. (29 references) (Author/CLB)

Student discipline is an important factor in school climate research. Teachers' attitudes toward discipline are significant aspects of the organizational life of a school. More humanistic views toward discipline would have a positive effect on climate, but any change from the traditional custodial-authoritarian views is generally resisted. (VM)

This article explores some of the ethnographic factors that define the role of the dean in a school of education and identifies ways in which a dean's effectiveness could be enhanced by assuming the role of participant observer within the cultural milieu of the organization. (MT)

In a population of voluntary social service organizations, research findings show that external legitimacy, more than internal coordination processes, underlies the liability of newness--the higher propensity of younger organizations to die. Lack of institutional support experienced by young organizations is an important reason underlying…

Secondary principals can promote staff development by adopting eight instructional leadership behaviors that promote teacher involvement, exhibit knowledge of the field, establish high standards, maintain high principal visibility, recognize achievement, and encourage change. (PGD)

A survey of 72 personnel professionals indicated that 50 percent perceived they were experiencing burnout. Results suggest that while the organization has some responsibility for limiting employee burnout, individuals can significantly impede the problem themselves. (CH)

Discusses how culture drives an organization and suggests steps to strengthen the positive cultural ties that bind a company, including distributing internal newsletters and showing employees that excellence and creativity will be recognized. (DF)