A propositional analysis of the female performance literature concludes that methodological problems may be contributing to invalid conclusions concerning female performance, and efforts to improve performance. It is concluded that organizational initiates designed to aid women have not been significant. (Author)

Definitions are provided which permit an analysis of stress, career burnout, and mid-life professional crises among teachers. Burnout is defined as the mid-career deterioration of job performance. Observation of teacher burnout symptoms shows that many teachers lose commitment to the profession as their careers develop. (JN)

Ideally, competency assessment is an approach that evaluates performance, judges ability, measures what can be demonstrated, evaluates active participation, and helps us know if the professional can make a positive impact on clients. Models are presented from an inservice training program at Antioch's Institute of Open Education in Cambridge,…

A survey of recruitment officers in England and Wales concerning the entry to employment of young people who leave school with no formal qualifications or with qualifications below the GCE A level is discussed. Findings suggest that employers are not dissatisfied with their recruits. (Author/MLW)

A study at the University of Texas Health Science Center of psychological characteristics and their relationship to future performance and competence of various health professionals is discussed. The objectives of this study were to describe the faculty and doctor of pharmacy students and compare their psychological profiles with a normative…

Before practice teaching, 174 student teachers completed four self-esteem/self-concept measures. Their cooperating teachers rated their student teaching performance. Subjects with low self-esteem experienced more psychosomatic symptoms, more emotional stress, more days of absence, and were rated lower on general teaching competence, staff…

Addresses problems involved in developing and using performance tests, creating job-like testing situations, specifying measurable criteria, and controlling external factors to reduce problems of test reliability. Placing trainees in on-the-job training environments when training cannot be provided in the classroom or laboratory is recommended.…

Do high proportions of women depress men's salary levels in academic departments? Are women's salary levels higher in male-dominated departments? Are men salary-compensated for working with women? This study demonstrated instead that the sex-salary relationship rests upon the connection between department composition and sex-related achievement…

Explains how clear communication of job performance expectations and evaluation can help employees improve productivity. (JM)

Eight performance review interview characteristics were related to seven interview outcomes. Two hundred seventy nursing personnel described their last review interview. Five of the interview characteristics were related to most of the outcomes. Implications are drawn for conducting performance appraisal interviews. (Author/SJL)

Competency based education is a model which can be utilized for training and evaluating alcohol and drug abuse personnel. An identification and assessment process is described relating to the development and implementation of a competency based bachelor's degree program for students majoring in alcohol and drug abuse related areas. (Author/BEF)

In this study, residence hall advisers received training in achieving facilitative counseling conditions. Based on previous research, it was hypothesized that there would be differences in job performance effectiveness depending on the learning curves generated during training. The hypothesis was supported and implications for residence hall…

Describes the partnership between Deere & Company and Black Hawk College that provided a training program for John Deere suppliers, resulting in a cost-effective approach to upgrading supplier skills and improving Deere product quality. Lists benefits of supplier development and training. (YKH)

Describes a survey of 28 community services and continuing education (CS/CE) directors to determine needed competencies for future CS/CE directors. Reports that consensus was reached on 14 proficiencies, including analytical ability, creativity, integrity, and decision-making skills; less uniform agreement was found on 25 other abilities. (ECF)

Five case studies of professional employees who are blind describe their needs for employment accommodations in the following areas: worksite accessibility, performance of essential job functions, job mastery and satisfaction, and career development. The article also describes the Work Experience Survey, an instrument useful in helping the…