The author discusses the factors which must be considered for effective human resource planning. These factors include a grasp of regional reindustrialization, social and demographic changes, and social and economic priorities.

Interpersonal and organizational barriers contribute to the underrepresentation of women in vocational education administration. These barriers are discussed along with effective administrator education and training programs and the current status of women in administration. (CJ)

Discusses whether the United States possesses sufficient international power to (1) shape its own destiny in the current world economic climate, and (2) influence significantly and constructively the destiny of the world economy as a whole. Argues that the key to America's future economic power lies in ideas and concepts. (Author/GC)

Presents survey findings from 311 members of the Administrative Management Society about steps their companies have taken to conserve energy and to make employees energy-conscious. More than half of the respondent companies have a formal energy-savings program. (Author/MLF)

Explores the dimensionality of the feedback construct, the relationships of feedback to individual performance and satisfaction, and the moderating effects of trust on these associations. Communication of performance appraisal information is found to be a more important correlate of satisfaction and performance for subordinates who express low…

Presents two sets of astronomy activities for elementary students: (1) constructing scale models of the solar system which depict relative distances and diameters, and (2) demonstrating the effects of factors responsible for the seasons. (WB)

Supports the assumption that there is a high incidence of stress-related pathologies among college administrators. Defines stress, enumerates seven of its causes, and identifies several strategies that can be used by individuals and organizations to reduce and manage stress. (AYC)

A noted economist discusses the possible effects of the constrained economic environment upon employment opportunities for nurses, nursing education, the role of nurse practitioners, and nurse-physician collegiality. (SK)

Reviews some of the difficulties that result from the change of a college's president and suggests 11 activities which can be initiated by a college in support if its president in his/her early months. (AYC)

The relationship between job involvement and satisfaction in white collar employees of an industrial organization in Israel was studied. Job involvement was related significantly to job satisfaction; however, the relationship was mediated by organizational factors. (Author/BEF)

This analysis of Black managerial problems suggests that the issues confronting Black managers are distinctive and special and that there are specific features of Black life which need to be examined as possible cultural influences on Black organizations. (Author/EB)

Describes attempts to implement an instructional modular format together with specific teacher exercises in several urban elementary schools. Discusses student academic achievement effects brought about by any innovative process in terms of the degree to which the innovation is pushed and accepted by the receiving school. (GC)

Examines the potential for augmenting women's influence in male-dominated groups by increasing women's internal status (demonstrated competence). Suggests the use of internal status variables to alter patterns of interaction between men and women in decision-making contexts. (JMF)

Presents an economic-demographic regression model for projecting grades 1-12 public school enrollments. Results strongly support the hypothesis that state economic conditions are important determinants of enrollment. (Author/IRT)

Presents the keynote address at the World Climate Conference. Urges people to consider climate as a global resource to be protected and used productively. Discusses how human activities are affecting the world's climate. (Author/MA)