Reviews 57 references related to: (1) Self-Concept in Occupational Selection, (2) The World of Work and Self, (3) Workmanship, Manipulation and Self, (4) Employees and Productivity, (5) Motivation and Alienation, and (6) Research on the Results of Training in Business and Industry. Training Technology is a quarterly supplement to Educational…

Author asserts that in a training situation maximum involvement is necessary to the achievement of maximum learning. In situations where films are used the author discusses various ways that groups, which maximize involvement, maximize learning. (Editor/LF)

The article discusses how the British government uses its manpower resources in order to develop adult retraining. The economic, social, and what is termed the anti-wing" objectives are explained. (MF)

Economist says industrial training boards offer potentially successful model for the U.S. (Editor)

Discusses how the Yugoslav system of workers' universities differs from others. Its development, curriculum, special fields of instruction, experimentation and organization are examined. (RB)

Considers how far industrial training has usurped the work of education in Great Britain. (Editor)

This series of articles cites a variety of sources and synthesizes a number of studies related to education and training efforts in both developing and developed nations. (SSH)

Interviews with 86 stewards from two British unions, who had undergone some training provided by their unions, showed that the courses have considerable impact on the stewards' relationships with members and management and are a cost-effective means of creating positive change in the workplace. (SK)

Discusses the results of a study in which data gathered through interviews with managers at various levels from six coal mining companies were used to compare worker productivity levels with the utilization of company-sponsored training programs. A table summarizing the results and a 14-item reference list are included. (Author/JL)

Attempts to bring a practical emphasis to the subject of sales training guidance for both newer and more experienced sales trainers. Explores the potentials, procedures, and possible limitations of applying a strategic planning process within corporate sales training functions. (CT)

Describes two programs used by the Ford Motor Company to train manufacturing skilled trades personnel. Programmable Controller Maintenance Training Program for Industrial Technicians and Troubleshooting Strategy Program use simulation and provide improved task performance after training. (JOW)

One way to avoid misunderstandings about the nature of training between corporate managers and training personnel is to relate instructional systems design (ISD) to a process with which managers are familiar. Proposes comparing the activities and outputs in ISD to new product development. Discusses steps in both models and includes a comparison…

Discussion of human resource development (HRD) focuses on an exploratory study that attempted to identify key predictors of motivation to learn during training and motivation to transfer learning back to the workplace, as well as examine the relationship between the two variables. Presents conceptual frameworks for training transfer. (Author/LRW)