Provides information regarding the production and properties of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) data to facilitate the assessment of their appropriateness for research. Reports on assessments of validity and reliability, a factor analysis of characteristics, and possible sex bias. Cautions about using the DOT to study changes in…

Describes construction of an occupational classification structure and development of interest and aptitude measures for assessing counselees in relation to these two primary dimensions of the structure. Details uses of the Guide for Occupational Exploration, the keystone of the new counselee assessment-occupational exploration system. (RC)

A self-evaluation system for college faculty time analysis is described and the forms used for record-keeping are presented. The system permits: documentation of types and amounts of services made available; accuracy of accounting; ease in federal grant auditing; development of job descriptions for prospective employees; and personal time…

Reports the findings of a study that investigated the skills and competencies expected by employers of college graduates planning to enter broadcast journalism. (HOD)

A study of tasks and duties performed by 4-H agents employed by the Iowa Cooperative Extension Service identified seven critical duty areas: recruit, train, and utilize lay leaders; conduct programs; prepare specific program plans; respond to client requests for information; prepare annual plan; develop public relations; and assess community…

Briefly reviews (1) the historical development of bookkeeping occupations, (2) the research identifying the job tasks currently performed by bookkeepers, and (3) the types of training appropriate at each educational level. (LRA)

Studied job analysis ratings for 12,009 occupations listed in the Fourth Edition "Dictionary of Occupational Titles" as supporting two bipolar work task dimensions: working with data versus ideas; and working with things versus people. Discusses everyday vocational guidance applications. (RC)

A study to determine any change in direction of the personnel function in higher education during the 1980s is described. Personnel professionals, it is suggested, will spend less time on employment and employee benefits and more time on human resource planning, training, development, labor relations, and compliance with government regulations.…

This study compared high level managerial jobs in public and private sectors. Results indicate that managers in the public sector perform the same kind of activities as managers in the private sector in terms of complexity of job content and roles and in terms of job characteristics. (Author)

A national probability sample revealed similar patterns of relationships between perceived job characteristics and job satisfaction for men and women, indicating that they require similar job characteristics to be satisfied with their jobs. Self expression has the highest correlation with job satisfaction for both men and women. (Author)

Reports a job analysis methodology to gather meaningful data related to circulation desk activity. The technique is designed to give librarians statistical data on actual time expenditures for complex and varying activities. (Author/RAA)

The school superintendency consists of a set of relatively invariant functions, or job dimensions, that differ among superintendents as to the priority or importance assigned to them because of the differing influences and circumstances under which superintendents operate. (Author/IRT)

Subjective impressions are reported about a recent job classification process at a university and recommendations are offered. Personnel included in the classification study were executive, professional, and administrative staff members in each of the colleges, the library system, and the middle-level administration of the medium-sized school.…

A study of community college institutional research showed that institutional researchers are currently more involved in routine data gathering and reporting activities than in management, planning, or evaluation activities. The merging of these roles must be accomplished if institutional research is to be successful.

To analyze salary differentials between male and female non-academic university employees, data were collected on age, education, sex, marital status, years at the university, and job. An analysis based on the job title, the Manpower Administration classification scheme, and the authors' classification reveal that women earn less than men. (EC)