This paper examines certain facets of Canada's sub-literate population, stating causes of sub-literacy, raising some questions bearing on basic re-education and considering the extent to which the deficiency can, or should, be corrected as a matter of public responsibility. (Author/MF)

Intensive remedial programs in six major cities upgraded the educational skills of military rejectees. A majority of the trainees qualified for military enlistment, other training projects, or jobs. (CH)

The president of the organization gives a brief history of work in human resourses management including its membership, relations with other organizations and activites. (RR)

The addition of new residential manpower and support centers has made the Job Corps more flexible, by keeping trainees in their home areas and preparing them to work there. (BH)

Parsons describes benefits and limitations of using financial analysis tools to evaluate human resource development programs, suggesting the additional dimension of values. Brinkerhoff's reaction emphasizes the flaws of impact evaluation, suggesting ways to reframe training evaluation. (SK)

Outlines the state of economic transition in Hungary, the status of human resource development, economic and legal reforms, and the social partnership (education, business, government) in vocational training. (SK)

Explains two main approaches to human resource development (HRD): the transactional, which focuses attention on training as an activity strategy; and transformational, which focuses on a results-driven strategy that is performance-centered and helps organizations achieve strategic business goals and objectives. Compares the role of HRD…

Although education and training were distinct concepts when Taylorism dominated the workplace, it is no longer appropriate to separate them. Today's highly competitive environment requires the education of a flexible, multiskilled workforce, not training for narrowly defined employment tasks. (SK)

Leonard Nadler, who created George Washington University's doctoral program in human resources development (HRD) in 1962, discusses definitions of HRD and its growth as a discipline. (JOW)

The author examines such trends as rapid job change, organizational decentralization, the need for increased productivity, legal challenges, and changing work force needs; the evolving job-analysis technology; and the potential impact of this technology on human resources professionals. She also summarizes the key features to look for in a…

Offers specific strategies and ideas on how human resource professionals can collaborate effectively with line management. Includes examples of how it was done at several companies. (JOW)

Review of literature on sociocognitive frameworks for organizations, organizational learning, and knowledge management indicates the importance of an integrative approach to learning and knowledge in organizations. Particularly important are corporate vision, organizational context, and management action. (Contains 89 references.) (SK)

Examines the role of European universities as a motor for regional development and progress, and suggests that the best universities, having acquired world status, will have as a stated or unstated goal the education of global elites. (EV)