A catalog lists programed instruction material for military tasks that has been developed by the U.S. Navy. Part one of the catalog lists programed material alphabetically by subject area. Information provided for each program includes title, classification, identification code to be used when requesting copies of the program, population for whom…

The Russian transliteration package provides the equivalent of six units of this instructional package, but it is presented as a continuous sequence that requires a total of three to four hours of a trainee's time. It is presented in the form of a programmed text. (Other units of the instructional package are: LI004051-004054. The package is…

A self-instructional course to train cost center managers to work within the Resources Management System (RMS) was needed to implement this new system under the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy appropriation. To develop this course a system approach was taken. The following characteristics resulted from the systems approach to the…

This book is designed to serve as a complete and useful source of reference to employers, personnel directors, interviewers, job analysts, industrial relations directors and placement managers in State employment offices. The information in the book is presented in handy form to assist the veteran in his search for employment. Subjects included…

Army experience with a small mechanized stock accounting system, the NCR 500, was studied with respect to personnel and training, in order to improve implementation of newer and more complex computer-based logistics systems. Officers and enlisted personnel in various duty positions connected with NCR 500 systems in four Far Eastern commands were…

A FINAL REPORT HAS BEEN PREPARED ON A CONFERENCE CONCERNING VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER PLANNING. FOLLOWING A PLANNING SESSION, THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAD BEEN IDENTIFIED AS PROMINENT INNOVATORS IN SELECTED TOPIC AREAS WERE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONFERENCE. PARTICIPANTS PREPARED PAPERS FOR DISTRIBUTION PRIOR TO THE CONFERENCE AND MADE…

IDENTIFICATIONS WERE MADE OF THE MATHEMATICAL KNOWLEDGES COMMONLY USED IN OCCUPATIONS MOST READILY SUITABLE FOR NONCOLLEGE-BOUND YOUTH. TASK ITEMS FROM QUESTIONNAIRES USED IN OFFICE OCCUPATIONS, GENERAL MERCHANDISING, BUILDING TRADES, ELECTRONICS, FOOD SERVICE, CHILD CARE, AND AGRICULTURE STUDIES WERE EXAMINED FOR MATHEMATICAL KNOWLEDGE CONTENT.…

ISSUES IN THE EDUCATION OF YOUTH FOR EMPLOYMENT WERE INVESTIGATED. THE STUDY INCLUDED AN EVALUATION OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, ITS IMAGE, AND THE ROLE IT PLAYS IN THE TRAINING OF SUCH SPECIAL GROUPS AS GIRLS AND NEGROES. IT WAS FOUND THAT, FROM AN EARNING POINT-OF-VIEW, GRADUATES OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CURRICULUMS DID AS WELL AS ACADEMIC GRADUATES,…

This document lists 61 occupations, each followed by a summary which gives highlights of job qualifications and training and employment trends (1974-1985) from the "Occupational Outlook Handbook." It is noted that special talents, attitudes, and personal characteristics not mentioned in this publication may be needed for many occupations and that…

The author looks at some management patterns and tries to work out from them elements common to them all, concluding with a discussion of this approach's impact on one series of management training programs. (AJ)

Outlined are the basic elements of a strong utility employee safety program. The components discussed include: management leadership; assignment of responsibility; maintenance; establishment of safety training; accident record system; medical systems; and personal responsibility of employees. (CS)

Presents excerpts from interviews with Ralph Nafziger and Chilton Bush, both Prominent figures in the development of modern journalism education. Topics addressed include the relationship between journalism schools and publishers, the proper balance between practical and theoretical subjects in the journalism curriculum, and trends in journalism…

A task analysis of janitorial skills required for cleaning a restroom was performed with 11 trainable mentally handicapped students (13-15 years old). (Author)

New and better mailing practices in the University of Houston's mailroom have saved money and improved service. (Author/MLF)

Summarizes five task analysis approaches to determining what people need to know and do to perform their jobs successfully. (EM)