Discusses a design course to provide design experiences, increase personal awareness, and increase communication skills. In addition to designing projects and considering the design decision-making process, group dynamics is fostered, using groups formed on the basis of results from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). (JN)

Focused on applying a variation of the semantic differential technique (SD) to changes in group structure over time and treatment. Members (N=29) of two T groups rated their respective group members on an SD form. Results showed acceptance of members increased as the groups progressed. (RC)

The performance of 43 library work groups was assessed by means of supervisor's ratings. Characteristics of the groups' tasks, membership, leadership, structure, and process were measured by averaging their members' responses to factor of the Work Group Survey. The implications for both organization theorists and change agents are discussed.…

Summarizes the open questions that must be answered by researchers if practioners of interorganizational development are to have adequate planning-and-action guidelines. Suggests the questions should help practitioners become more sensitive to potential action considerations that may require special thought and attention until a firmer knowledge…

Reviews research using Leader Match. Indicates that evidence for the model is unconvincing because of lacking criteria on leader effectiveness. A second article identified and examined problems with using the Least Preferred Co-Worker score (LPC) in Leader Match. Normative procedures created bias toward categorization as a high LPC individual. (RC)

Lists goals for self-actualization that could be incorporated into a social studies program and provides activities for the achievement of these goals. The activities involve communication and group participation. (KC)

Describes the game ORAM (Optional Resource Allocation Management), and its five basic components: interest groups, resource sets, development strategies, payoff matrices, and feedback mechanism. With its relatively simplistic fivefold frame, it can be easily adapted to a variety of geographical settings. (Author/CK)

Three standard techniques for the analysis of geographic data are presented and their use in evaluation is discussed. These three techniques are: geocode analysis, trend surface analysis, and social area or ecological analysis. (CTM)

This article, based on the authors' work in South Yorkshire, examines some of the attitudes and dynamics within a mother's group and participants' reactions to group leaders who are child specialists. Some guidelines are presented on developing a parent education group for mothers of young children. (SJL)

Boundary-spanning work occurs when persons are members of two or more groups. This article outlines the functions of boundary roles in organizations and discusses deleterious and beneficial consequences of engaging in boundary-spanning activity. (Author)

Examined participation by (N=9) older adults in a literary discussion group. Results indicated that the impetus for elderly attendance was to learn. Discussed the effect of program design and location, group dynamics, and various facilitation techniques. (RC)

Presents an overview of how the computerized group analysis technique using PRONANA5 is aiding group communication instruction at the University of Oklahoma. (JMF)

Reports results of a study of three daily newspapers in India, which was designed to determine who sets news and editorial policy in Indian newspapers and what the social processes are by which staff members come to perceive and conform to the policy. (GT)

Describes a program to heighten self-esteem, interest in school, and creativity of gifted/talented children. Identity, inquiry, and interaction are presented as primary motivations to learning. The curriculum includes group sessions to foster self-image development, a media center to stimulate inquiry and eliminate boredom, and activities to…

Two nursing students describe how responsibility for a senior citizens' health fair provided an excellent opportunity for them to build on their previous knowledge and skills. Responsibilities included supervising the planning of the fair's activities and coordinating the participation of community agencies. (CT)