This study provides a method for evaluating interpersonal perceptions within a group in a relatively precise way. The unique aspect of this procedure is its revelation of attitudes which are usually not expressed. (Author)

The concept of office landscaping creates an open, flexible layout by grouping office workers, supervisors, and their stations in patterns that depend on group communication and interdepartmental work flow relationships. (Author)

A study to find out effects of group members' need for achievement on the effectiveness of four types of leadership behavior. (Author/RA)

The results of this study indicated that participation in the encounter group experience did not effect any measured changes in members' self-concepts that were any different from those in the discussion groups or the controls. (Author)

A Group and Interpersonal Relations Seminar using two training formats differing in their residential nature was investigated for opinion change in democratic leadership. (Author/EB)

The haphazard use of powerful group methods by untrained practitioners who lead a single demonstration or workshop can be dangerous. Such leaders seldom consider the damage that can be done either to the participants themselves or to those interacting with the participants after the workshop is over. (Author)

This is a report of changes on scales of the Personal Orientation Inventory following a marathon experience. Pretest and posttest results indicated changes in scores of an experimental group on those scales: Inner Direction, Existentiality, Feeling Reactivity, Spontaneity, Self Acceptance, Acceptance of Aggression, Capacity for Intimate Contact.…

A one week "course-happening involving adults and teenagers used self-inquiry, role playing, and group discussions to develop intergenerational communication and understanding. Techniques and results are discussed. (DR)

Briefly defines purpose of each type of group function. (CJ)

Research by the U.S. Office of Education under the provisions of the Cooperative Research Program (Wisconsin Research and Development Center for Cognitive Learning).

Examines the nature and impact of boundaries and boundary management in interpersonal skills training (IST). States that the management trainer should be aware of the boundaries he is establishing with trainees and colleagues, and the possible consequences, and the boundaries others are establishing and his reactions to them. (NRJ)