Investigated the impact of behavior modeling training in an industrial plant on male supervisors (N=44) using Kirkpatrick's (1976) four levels of evaluation. Results indicated no behavior or performance change with behavior modeling and re-emphasized the need to use Kirkpatrick's evaluation method to measure training program effectiveness. (LLL)

Examined managers' perceptions of subordinates' performance, causes (attributions) of subordinates' performance, and the leader behaviors they employed toward subordinates from the standpoint of cross-situational consistency versus cross-situational specificity. Empirical results for 377 Navy managers provided strong support for cross-situational…

To establish a vocational education program that is relevant to the actual job requirements, the specific activities associated with the job must first be identified. The technique used to secure and present information related to job activities is known as job analysis. (SSH)

This paper explores issues in developing and implementing a competency-based human resource development strategy. The paper summarizes a literature review on how competency models can improve HR performance. A case study is presented of American Medical Systems (AMS), a mid-sized health-care and medical device company, where the model is being…

The purpose of this research was to develop a profile of female superintendents, gather information on the experiences and concerns of superintendents and their husbands, and provide data which may assist females aspiring to the superintendency and females in their first superintendency. group. To remedy this gap in knowledge, a profile of female…

Organizational cynicism, a recent entry into the study of organizational communication, explains the causes and consequences of employees' lack of trust in their organizations. Organizational cynicism exists on three levels: the cognitive belief in the organization's lack of integrity, the feeling of negative emotions toward that organization, and…

Five weighting methods for combining multiple criteria into a single composite were evaluated on 117 bank tellers. Four of the five methods (management, weights, equal weights, unit weights and factor weights) yielded nearly identical results. The fifth method (canonical weights) correlated almost zero with the other methods. (Author/PN)

Investigates the extent to which Black decision makers' role perceptions and role performances are directly influenced by racist structural barriers (e.g., ingroup and outgroup alignments formed along racial lines) or the consequences of those barriers. The results of the study support only some of its underlying assumptions. (CMG)

Briefly discusses six articles dealing with the role of psychology and psychological research in improving economic productivity. Considers: (l) effects of drug abuse and alcoholism and of psychological programs on employee productivity; (2) methods for analyzing the economic impact of organizational improvement programs; and (3) psychologists'…

Based upon a research project conducted for the Manpower and Employment Training Council, Utah Office of Labor and Training, discusses: (1) personnel managers' and supervisors' perceptions of refugees during job interviews, (2) their perceptions of refugees as workers, and (3) their perceptions of the English proficiency necessary for success in…

Surveyed managers and employees to assess satisfaction with a performance appraisal system. Factor analyses indicated that employees perceive certain aspects of the appraisal system in a global way, whereas managers differentiate among various components and see them as distinct entities. The relative importance of the factors differs. (Author/JAC)

Discusses the military service as a career choice for women. Notes problems of women competing with men in traditionally male activities and examines implications for the counseling profession. Notes publications describing military training programs and educational opportunities. (RC)

Replicated within a field setting, a portion of previous findings dealing with negative impacts of situational constraints on worker performance. The presence of inhibiting constraints was associated with higher employee frustration and lower satisfaction scores. (Author/RC)

Studied the relationship between stress and the perceived effectiveness of formal organization groups. Analysis of data from four firms showed a negative relationship. Results suggest that the type of stress moderates the stress and effectiveness relationship. Dysfunctional stress was the dominant type of stress in all four firms. (Author)

Presents a model for compensation of school administrators that differentiates salaries on an objective basis and is relatively simple in design and implementation. The compensation structure consists of two factors: the nature of the position and the qualifications and performance of the person in the job. (Author/WD)