Organizational theory provides background for discussion of the origins and early history of a system of regional colleges in Israel in the context of an emerging postsecondary system. It is argued that terms used to define legitimacy, as well as who defines it, are crucial issues in the institutionalization of educational organizations. (MSE)

A typology and four models of college character are examined, each model representing a salient dimension of the organization: rational, political, social system, and anarchistic. Conditions and the interplay of the characteristics are discussed. (MSE)

Suggests that building unity and pride through activities, social events, and professionalism will prevent destructive conflicts among the staff members of student publications. (JL)

Explores the relationship between education and the economy by examining recent developments and trends in Australian education. (AM)

Overviews UNESCO's 36 years of experience. Describes how the United States interacts with UNESCO. Discusses program planning, the education program for 1981-1983, UNESCO's working methods (the regular budget supports state-of-the-art studies, international conferences and training sessions, and on-site specialized assistance), and the regional…

Subjecting vocational training to economic analysis, the author points to the high degree of uncertainty affecting employment and training policies, and urges that economists attempt to integrate their analyses with specific knowledge of the realities of the labor market. (Availability: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities,…

Discusses factors contributing to structural changes in developing countries and concludes that unemployment and underemployment are best countered by generating new productive activities, developing economic linkages, and stimulating an increase in the number of workplaces. Advocates cooperation among developing nations. (JOW)

Reviews the history of advertising, through its images, from the end of the nineteenth century to the present. Analyzes advertising and propaganda styles, their symbols, the interaction between commercial and political messages, and the impact of audiovisual techniques on promotional images. (MES)

Research in New South Wales secondary schools measuring organizational climate based on student and teacher perceptions is reported. The measures have potential for schools wishing to review their current state of organizational health as a means of improving the quality of life for all involved. (MSE)

Presents concept of preventive conservation of archival records as a new science resulting from the use of modern techniques and chemicals. Various techniques for storage, proper environment, preventive de-acidification, fire prevention, restoration, and staff considerations are described. References are provided. (EJS)

Measured organization and work group climates for 112 managers in different business units. Results provide tentative support for the notion that organization and work group climates are different constructs; organization and work group climates were moderately correlated and had different relationships with job satisfaction and job involvement.…

An analysis of unemployment patterns among white and nonwhite heads of households showed unemployment risk determined by job tenure. Nonwhites lost jobs more often than whites when employed for less than six years. Jobs of nonwhites for all tenure lengths were more vulnerable in recession economies. (Author/AM)

Results of a survey of employees at a Midwestern newspaper company indicate that job characteristics mediate the relationships between the organization's structural context and the attitudes and behavior of individual employees. (Author/RW)

Business owners and managers from 10 large cities were surveyed regarding (1) perceptions of their cities' business climate; (2) plans for increasing/decreasing their work force; and (3) whether they had considered moving/closing their businesses. Results suggest that for central city business to thrive, improvement must occur in urban quality of…

Contrary to the beliefs of Black conservatives, there remains a strong case against leaving long-run economic development requirements of the Black community to free market solutions. (Author)