Suggests a perspective for understanding stress within an organizational environment by exploring the relationship between both (1) work-related stress and life events, communication, and stress in general; and (2) role, personality, and performance stress and communication in the work-related environment. Outlines methods for productively…

Argues that scientific approaches to a quality communication environment need to be supplemented by humanistic approaches. Describes and applies four humanistic principles to show how employees contribute to organizational effectiveness. Discusses the policy implications resulting in an organization adhering to these principles. (JD)

Although Roosevelt High School (Maryland) boasted an excellent science program and award-winning teachers, colleges in neighboring states were relatively ignorant about the school. In 1985 Roosevelt High's principal, with help from a special committee, developed a distinctive brochure to advertise the school's uniqueness. (MLH)

Discusses the importance of the social style of administrators in their interactions within the organization, with emphasis on efforts by subordinate administrators to influence their superiors, i.e., managing up. Four social styles are defined--amiable, analytical, driver, and expressive--and strategies for productive interactions between styles…

If administrators want to succeed as decision-makers and provide leadership based on consensus, they must include certain realizations in their political philosophies and strategies. Works on organizational power provide suggestions. (4 references) (CJH)

Illustrates how Allen-Bradley Company identified problems with manual writing, scheduling, and graphics and how the company solved those problems by using plain English and clear document design. (DF)

Describes communication in school organizations, the process of communication, communication problems, and how educational leaders can improve communication in schools. (SRT)

Illustrates the importance of communication about innovations in organizations. Calls for more research on the communication that leads organizations to notice innovative ideas, practices, or objects. (MS)

Examines the structure, form, and nature of the content and context of memorable messages exchanged within an organization. Discusses how these features enhance the socializing and memorable nature of such messages. (MS)

Develops a perspective for studying institutional procedures for assigning incoming patients to available wards and for transferring patients between and among wards. Presents ethnographic data collected in one extended-care facility. Discusses staff-patient and patient-patient interactions surrounding ward assignments and transfers. (Author/ABB)

The role of the secondary school administrator in staff management is critical to institutional effectiveness, especially during times of uncertainty concerning educational directions. The administrator must make positive efforts to represent central authorities to the school's staff and vice versa and to improve internal organizational structures…

"Metamessages," messages about the message, are conveyed by a person's behavior or appearance and by the structure of the organization. Communication can be improved by self-understanding and self-correction through feedback. Tips are given administrators on sending and receiving the intended messages. (MLF)

A survey of 215 parents of students in elementary or secondary schools in Abbotsford, British Columbia, revealed how parents received information about the schools, how they preferred to receive such information, what information dissemination methods they felt were most effective, and the extent to which they wished to be informed. (PGD)

Special projects and strategies must be developed to help institutional advancement. All need to put forth a central message, linked by several themes. Directions to develop a strategic communications plan that works are provided. (MLW)

Points to three kinds of information and skills possessed by business affairs personnel that need to be shared with other administrators, faculty, and the public. Sees the talents of these officials being buried by stereotypic images, considers ways of improving communication, and underscores the critical need for business officers expertise. (AYC)