Pettigrew and Martin overstate the causal priority of structure over social psychology in maintaining barriers to equal employment and downplay the importance of the research they review. Braddock and McPartland present a plausible case for the existence of institutional barriers to equal employment, but their research is not conclusive. (PS)

Conceptualizes job characteristics theory as a model of person-environment fit. Explores the potential costs and benefits of person-job congruence, using recent developments in the person-environment fit literature to suggest ways in which characteristics of jobs and characteristics of individuals may influence one another. Discusses implications…

Studies the communicator styles of superiors and subordinates who rank high in argumentativeness and low in verbal aggressiveness. Claims that corporate productivity is enhanced when organizations nurture employee independent-mindedness, and that an argumentative, low verbally aggressive organizational communication climate creates the freedom…

This discussion of whether management games should be used for managerial performance appraisal addresses definitions, features, and purposes of management games; performance appraisal process; and problems with use of management games for appraisal. It is concluded that using management games in education is not compatible with using them for…

A study of 91 professional women revealed that internal locus of control was significantly related to three job role stresses (role ambiguity, nonparticipation in decision making, and role overload) and to fear of success. (Author/ABB)

Job relevance and adverse impact are major validity concerns relative to credentializing examinations. This article recommends that examination blueprints utilize a competency model based on: (1) job functions assigned; (2) level of expertise expected given the content and resources available; and (3) specific context and situation in which the…

Eight steps of the skill training process and 10 rules of learning psychology are discussed as techniques for increasing training effectiveness. The eight steps are: include preevaluate, plan, prepare, present, perform, practice, evaluate performance, and follow up. The 10 rules concern motivation, use of the senses, receptivity, association,…

Jobs should be perceived in terms of their roles in achieving organizational objectives. As those objectives shift, jobs should be redefined. Job performance evaluations should focus on results rather than on activities. Job planning should involve both the organization and the individual job holder. Appendixes cover head teachers' job…

Discriminant analysis reveals threat as a dimension in a public relations practitioner's environment. (FL)

Special attention should be given to performance evaluation, contract renewal, and termination in the language of employment contracts for superintendents. (MD)

Obtained evaluations on the communicator style and performance of middle managers of a hospital and insurance company. Found that managers rated as "outstanding" and "definitely above average" in terms of performance were also rated as qualitatively different in certain aspects of their communicator style. (PD)

The functions and career paths of evaluation research managers, their duties and generic styles, and some indicators of performance quality are outlined. A better way to assess and select them in the future is proposed. (Author/PN)

Used a content-oriented strategy to develop three alternative selection inventories designed to reflect the content domain of positions held by attorneys (N=329) with a federal agency. Criterion-related validities of the Background Inventory and Interest and Opinion Inventory and one alternative inventory (an "Accomplishment Record" Inventory)…

Tested the Homemakers Home Health Aide Program Evaluation Questionnaire, a management tool for evaluating homemaker/client relationship, job performance and achievement of objectives, for a sample of 40 clients. The questionnaire, which is appended, is valid, reliable, and relatively inexpensive. (Author/JAC)