The Netherlands has adopted as its manpower policy the full employment of its human resources in an expanding economy. Activities which have been particularly successful include regional development, supplementary employment programs, social employment, and stabilization of seasonal employment in construction. Additional efforts are needed to link…

In this speech, the author proposes a comprehensive study of professional, industrial, and business employment needs, and of the relationship of these needs to educational programs and services in the state of Texas. The proposal for action addresses statewide concern for the current lack of correlation between educational programs and career…

This index lists all publications issued by the Manpower Administration for public information from January 1969 through June 1971. The 600 entries of publications, reports, and articles are organized by major subject. Present availability and price are included for each publication and journal source for each article. (BH)

A seminar on media and the Manpower Development Training Act focused on the following aspects of media applications: (1) the expected outcomes for using media in career education, (2) appropriate materials and equipment to achieve indicated goals, (3) fundamentals of effective media use, (4) techniques for local production of materials, (5)…

The Manpower Development Service (MDS) of Utah State University designed workshop activities which were adapted to the situations and needs of attending local government officials. (Author/BP)

The advantages and disadvantages associated with implementing a word processing system into management are outlined in this article. Discussion centers around the use and effectiveness of automatic typewriters, central dictation systems, well trained personnel, and revised office procedures. (CS)

The basic purpose of the Organization for Rehabilitation through Training (ORT) is to teach and train people in working skills in order that they may make their own way in life free from charity. Describes ORT's efforts in Israel where it is the country's largest supplier of skilled manpower. (Author/RK)

In its policies related to high-level manpower, the Tanzanian Government attaches great importance to the university, viewing it as a key institution in its policies for national development. Describes the difficulties the administration of President Nyerere has had in using the university as a political tool and analyzes various instances of…

This article gives the dialogue from a roundtable training discussion which answered questions concerning organizational human resources development (HRD), with emphasis on the chief executive officer's (CEO) role. The participants, who were management consultants and leaders in the HRD field, contributed 20 questions (which are included) that…

The article deals with the economic goals of full employment and economic development through its direction toward problems related to creating jobs in American Indian communities. (Author/NQ)

Discusses the role of human resource development professionals in managing learning resources. The author examines learning resources that exist in a corporation, resources that optimize human growth and development within the system (such as line supervisors, printed materials, work groups), and the use of learning contracts to make learning…

The authors describe the concept of "pay-for-knowledge" compensation plans and report results from a survey of 20 personnel directors in pay-for-knowledge plants. Results indicate that companies using this system have generally found it workable and feel it would be a mistake to revert to traditional compensation plans. (CH)

The author defines productivity and discusses ways to increase productivity in the workplace, with emphasis on human resource development (HRD). He discusses the use of quality circles, participative management, and layoffs to increase productivity. (CH)

Describes development and implementation of a training program for women in workers' education. The three-course program focused on teaching methodology. Benefits gained by the participants included (1) cultural appreciation, (2) cultivation of the study habit, and (3) improved teaching competence. (CH)

Four authors who have experience with contract training present their recommendations for those who want to become contract trainers. Topics covered include program design, audience analysis, and marketing the trainer. (CH)