This discussion of methods of selecting and training present and future staff in business and industry emphasizes importance of the incorporation of senior management's goals and objectives into the process. An example of a Functional Skills Rating Form for use in interviewing is included. (LRW)

Discusses results of a survey of trainers in midwest business and industry to identify the different data collection methods they used to determine job and task training needs as well as organizational and individual training needs within their organizations. (MBR)

The focus of this article is to examine the relationship between the workplace and business. In doing so, the concept of profitability will be considered first followed by an examination of three concerns in reducing expenses: geography, technical efficiency, and people. (CT)

While agreeing on balance with the four preceding articles on the changing workplace, the author cites some research that indicates that the net effect of technology is to lower skill requirements of jobs. Concludes that we will need a flexible, well-educated work force. (SK)

This study estimates a multiple regression model of the level of apprentice employment on their wage rate and other controlling factors for firms in 10 construction occupations. Findings indicate that the wage rate of apprentices has little impact on the number employed. (Author/CT)

Recent data from one British school district are analyzed to illustrate that despite some changes that could have had a levelling effect, staying on at secondary school beyond minimum leaving age still varies widely between districts and between schools in the same district. (Author/CT)

Describes Merrill's content performance matrix in terms of content (facts, concepts, processes, procedures, and principles); levels of performance (recall and applying content in job-like context); and instructional methods that support each task on the matrix (information displays and practice exercises). (MBR)

An introduction is presented to three articles introducing readers to evaluation in the employment and training field. (LMO)

The article describes a supported work approach to providing vocational placement and support to persons with moderate and severe disabilities in competitive employment settings. Four major components (job placement, job-site training, ongoing monitoring, and follow-up) are outlined. Proposals are made for integrating a supported work approach…

A form of occupational analysis called DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) and its advantages in course development and performance assessment are discussed and specific suggestions on conducting a DACUM session are provided. (CT)

This article is an introduction to how the Finnish Labor Administration has tried to minimize unemployment in Finland by vocational training, mainly in vocational course centers. (CT)

Discusses existing traditional industry-education cooperative ventures and decreasing enrollment rates in these programs and reasons for the decreases. The article also examines the role of universities in job training and the conflict between corporate training and public education. (CT)

Developed and illustrated a technique depicting the fit between training curriculum content and job performance requirements for three Coast Guard schools. Generated a listing of tasks which receive undue emphasis in training, tasks not being taught, and tasks instructors intend to train, but which course graduates are unable to perform.…

This study attempts, first of all, to establish the major dimensions of job satisfaction as perceived by office systems employees, and secondly, to examine the relationship between the characteristics of training programs and these dimensions. (CT)

Discusses the unique training problems of Witan Associates Limited, a company with Japanese and American employees. Their three-part training program is described: (1) contact with the training company, (2) two-day classroom seminar for all staff, and (3) corporate and departmental meetings. Results of the program are discussed. (CT)