Some 350 American firms, with holdings worth approximately $1.7 billion, now operate in South Africa. American students want them to get out of the country. The author evaluates the net effects of such action, and considers how American corporations can improve the racial situation in South Africa. (Author/RK)

A behavioral consultation school psychology service model is presented which provides a vehicle for services and communication of process and outcome measures in program evaluation research. The consultation model promotes process and outcome evaluation, leads to use of an applied research technology, and provides a communication technology for…

A comparison was made of Japanese subsidiaries in the U.S. and American companies here for purposes of identifying differences in managerial decision making and communication processes. Data indicated fewer differences than expected in volume and/or direction of communication, although Japanese companies did rely more heavily upon consultative…

More and more Americans are under pressure to improve their writing and speaking--but extra work may be needed to halt erosion of language. (Editor)

Outlines suggestions that have been successfully used in many school systems to control the paperwork flood. (Author/MLF)

Investigates the importance of the campaign process in contested faculty representation elections in higher education. Based on its findings, a model for a successful faculty unionization campaign is offered. (Author/IRT)

The three simple truths are that people are influenced by people they know, that the controversy that is not dealt with honestly and openly invariably gets worse, not better, and that many public relations problems can be turned into public relations triumphs. (Author/IRT)

Points out recent developments surrounding employment inquiries and requirements and suggests guidelines for keeping job interview questions within the law. Available from: Association Management, American Society of Association Executives, 1101 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. (MH)

Describes the development of a program that improved communication among pupil personnel department workers in a high school. (IRT)

The Faculty Student Association brochure for those on campus at State University of New York College in Oneonta, New York, was designed to benefit not only the college bookstore but to acquaint students with the services and policies of food service operations and the recreational center. (LBH)

Surveys corporate public relations executives for information about their concern for and involvement with employee relations programming in their organizations and analyzes current public relations education as it relates to these findings. Available from: Public Relations Review, Ray Hiebert, Dean, College of Journalism, University of Maryland,…

Suggests ways for developing a public relations program to improve the public's attitude toward education in general and reading in particular. (MB)

Presents a brief overview of the most significant models of the communication process, evaluates the communication models of the greatest relevance to business communication, and establishes a foundation for a new conception of that process. (JC)