The objectives of the Center for Research in Scientific Communication at the University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, are to assist scientists in short-term communication projects; to produce, through research, new knowledge in the area of scientific communicaton; and to provide regular, systematic, and experimental analysis of communication variables…

The objectives of this report are to briefly synthesize the communication approaches used by legislative bodies in the acquisition of scientific information, to describe the practices of the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress and the Office of Technology Assessment, to describe the present and proposed communication systems…

This paper summarizes the results of a field study conducted by the Center for Research in Scientific Communication at the University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, which concerned the effects of a technology-monitoring program on communication activities, behaviors, and attitudes of employees at a multinational, Minneapolis-based company. It was…

Explores how different forms of mediated communication including telephonic and two-way radio, alter the processes of constricting social action and social relationships. (MH)

Examines the important role that communication can play in the implementation of organizational change and discusses the case history of a personnel-oriented change in a specific organization from the perspective of the communication model to illustrate its proper use. (TA)

Describes an arts in general education program in the Minneapolis school system, its objectives and effects. Discusses the role of the teacher in implementing an AGE program. (RK)

Working with intact units on campus to assess the impact of organizational, psychological, and relevant physical features of the environment on the functioning of its constituents is a potentially powerful role for counseling psychologists to assume. The author discusses the counseling psychologist in the organizational-interaction role and…

Details a study designed to identify supervisor/superior behavior characteristics, including leadership styles which elicit the most accurate information from subordinates. (MH)

Studies of the communication patterns among scientists in a biomedical research center should help in the assessment of the center's impact on research processes. Such a study at the National Heart and Blood Vessel Research and Demonstration Center (NRDC) at Baylor College of Medicine is reported. (LBH)

A three-fold approach to public relations is needed: (1) dissemination in which an accurate image of the college is developed; (2) organization that stems directly from the president's office; and (3) control, defined as careful attention to operation and coordination with overall authority retained by the chief executive. (RT)

Summarizes Karl Weick's Model of Organizing including its advantages and limitations and tests one of the claims fundamental to Weick's argument. (MH)

Describes the characteristics of a statewide principal evaluation system. Even when an evaluation system is detailed, specific, and statewide, inconsistencies develop because of the special nature of principals' work. The system breaks down in the sampling of performance and outputs, and in the communication of negative feedback. (PS)

Indicates that viewing oneself as a friendly and flexible communicator predicts an effective communicator across nursing relationships. Provides evidence for ascribing importance of communication skills depending on work relationship. Concludes that listening is the most important skill in relationships while managing conflict with hospital…

Suggests that communication consultants are diverse in degree qualifications, in disciplines, and in kind of consulting services offered. Also suggests that consultants serve large businesses and that they conduct various writing and nonwriting workshops for client organizations. Notes that word-of-mouth and college referrals are important means…

Current attitudes and practices in business information courses are described, and the need for an approach that incorporates the organizational environment and the needs of the business community is discussed. A shift in curriculum from the library perspective to the user perspective is proposed. (10 notes with references) (CLB)