The best kind of professional situation is one in which decision making is decentralized at the point where the action takes place. (CK)

Examines relationship between school counselors' professional behavior and frequency, intensity, types and reactions to conflicts reported by teachers, counselors, and administrators. The process of professionalization should receive more attention. (Author)

The intent of this discussion was to show that mathematical work can be given a merit value measured from its contribution to the science of mathematics. A process described is the one used by professional mathematicians to eliminate the serious errors. (MP)

A new injury index by occupation indicates that laborers had injuries at a level almost four times the average while operatives and craftworkers incurred injuries at about one-and-one-half times the norm. Professionals and clerical workers were subject to injuries at a level about one-fourth the average. (CT)

This article discusses the controversy surrounding the registration of engineers. Viewpoints of both industry and the Society for Professional Engineers are presented. (CS)

Discusses the problems of determining standards for certification in various professions and the difficulties of providing statistical studies to support the necessity of the standards. (MLH)

Discusses some impacts of the recent increase in female engineering graduates. (MLH)

Provides advice to journalism graduate students seeking academic positions. (KS)

Employers, individuals, government, and educational institutions must deal with the issues raised as economic change displaces more professionals. Article notes that continuing education should provide appropriate counseling and retraining, advocate portable certification and worker choice, and promote collaborations among education, industry, and…

Pre/post measures were completed by 226 medical technologists in 1996 and 2000. Attitudinal professional commitment had a stronger negative relationship to intention to leave the profession. Gender discrimination and organizational support had a stronger negative relationship to intention to leave the organization. (Contains 60 references.) (SK)

The ascendancy hypothesis posits that information technology professionals (ITPs) may achieve disproportionate influence in organizations. However, review of ITPs' demography, skills, work roles, values, and culture suggests that only one subgroup, computer systems managers, might have the necessary interpersonal skills and ITPs do not exhibit…

Argues counseling has clearly reached status to be considered a profession. Presents criteria that historically have been outlined to define a profession, including specialized training, ethical standards, and strong identity with field as a profession. Discusses areas for concern and suggests need to clarify behaviors that individual counselors…