This paper describes the collaborative development of an instrument to assess graduates from 1 to 5 years after teacher education program completion. The study shows how a consortium of colleges and universities used the same instrument to gather data for research and program improvement. Examples of research results in the University of New…

Competencies derived from experience; skills; knowledge; values; or other distinguishing qualities and motivations can contribute to a person's job performance. Counselors can use competency-based behavioral interviewing to allow a candidate to demonstrate certain skills they have used in the workplace. By using such past experiences, an employer…

Extensive research has explored job satisfaction, job performance, and the financial performance of organizations. Job satisfaction and job performance have been explored separately and collectively. However, scholars only have begun to explore the relationship between employee job satisfaction and financial performance of organization. This paper…

Noting that the use of multi-rater assessment tools (also called 360-degree feedback) in organizations has increased dramatically in recent years, this booklet provides an introduction to this growing practical literature. In addition to annotations of 56 books and journal articles published between 1990 and 1997, the booklet answers frequently…

Within any college and university, it is in the academic department where most of the work is accomplished in educating students and carrying out the institution's academic mission. Department chairs are at the front lines of policy implementation. At a recent meeting members of [New England Resource Center for Higher Education's] NERCHE's…

This study had two objectives: (1) to measure the effect of such variables as percent of research time, years of experience, and quality of graduate training upon research productivity; and (2) to determine the relationship between productivity and salaries. Results revealed no significant relationship between research productivity and salaries.…

The hypothesized interaction effect for sex of manager and sex of subordinate on reactions to supervision and work evaluation was supported in only one of four tests conducted in the work setting. Male subordinates working for male managers were least likely to understand how their performance was evaluated. (GC)

When managers apply the skills they learn, the techniques associated with leadership training often do not translate to improvements in employee productivity or in organizational productivity or profitability. (JOW)

This article describes and tests a method for distinguishing more effective time managers from less effective time managers. Characteristics (personal, family, and economic) of the respondents are examined, and the derivation of a time management scale to measure differences in time management is described. (CT)

A comparison of the performance of 10 employees using the current version of a Corporate Time Reporting Instruction and a revision prepared using Information Mapping (IM) indicates that subjects committed 54 percent fewer errors when using the IM version. Samples of both versions and evaluation forms used are included. (MER)

This statistical study establishes associations between participation in continuing education and on-the-job performance. (BB)

Investigated tactics used by women branch bank officers for succeeding in management. Results showed a high degree of agreement about the importance of a number of items, including the ability to make decisions and the demonstration of competence. (Author)

Presents a lighthearted questionnaire designed to help administrators identify some of the symptoms of problems that may be affecting their careers. (Author/MLF)

Illustrates AT&T's organization analysis and design process by describing a study in which it was used to analyze and improve the efficiency of one division's operation, including the identification of specific workflow and performance problems. Difficulties encountered with pilot implementation and diffusion are discussed. (JD)

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…