Surveyed editors, publishers, and journalism educators generally agreed on the Hutchins Commission's directives concerning what is responsible reporting and what the press should do to protect freedom of the press; but editors and publishers did not want external criticism or evaluation by any organized group. (FL)

In 1979 labor force and employment growth slowed from the rapid pace of the previous three years. The unemployment rate showed virtually no movement. Discusses employment by sex, race, age, and occupation, reasons for unemployment, and job desires. (JOW)

Highlights recent employment trends, analyzes the sudden steep rise in unemployment from the perspective of its differential effects on groups of workers, and examines other labor market indicators in an assessment of the economic downturn. (SK)

Reported are findings of an 18-month study by the Scientific Manpower Commission of the labor force participation of women scientists and engineers and the factors affecting their participation. Those factors relating directly include graduate student status, highest degree level, presence and age of children, and field of degree. (CS)

Reports on survey of 28 federal and military executives drawn from participants in seminar workshops in organizational development through team building. Participants reported improved ability to resolve interpersonal conflict, reward employees, confront unacceptable performers, motivate and communicate with subordinates, build trust, manage time,…

Surveys 253 personnel interviewers at midwestern businesses, finding that all respondents identified communication skills as having a major effect on hiring decisions; 90% indicated that communication skills are essential for success; and 60% reported that applicants were prepared with effective communication skills in job interviews. Identifies…

Summarizes findings of the 1990 American Library Association (ALA) Survey of Librarians' Salaries. Data are presented on salaries for seven academic and public library position titles in 1989 and 1990, and percentage differences between the two years are given. (MES)

Surveys job satisfaction of journalists and public relations personnel in the San Francisco Bay Area. Finds public relations personnel significantly more satisfied with both their jobs and profession. Concludes that the relatively lower levels of job satisfaction for journalists are largely a result of lack of autonomy. (SR)

Comparison of personnel records indicates that most federal employees in 1986 were doing as well or better than employees of the same age in 1976. Men aged 25 to 39 held lower grades and women showed progress, but still lagged behind men. (JOW)

More than half of the 10 million workers who switched occupations in 1986 did so because of better pay, working conditions, or advancement opportunities; however, about 1 in 8 workers changed occupations because they lost their previous jobs. (Author)

Uses management level, age, experience, education, salary, organization type, and organization size to assess the status and roles of minorities working in the public relations industry. Suggests that although the majority of minority practitioners perceive themselves in middle level management positions, their salaries are not comparable to that…

Surveys people in business to find out about their communication needs. Finds that respondents believe that oral communication before a small group is important; principles of communication should be stressed over formats for letters and memos; and reading and editing, as well as grammar skills, are very important. (SR)

Describes project results on the nature of oral presentations given and produced by technical/managerial professionals working in business and industry. Notes that the survey responses focused on issues including frequency, target audience(s), objectives, data/information base, use of visuals, equipment, obstacles, and training. States that the…

Questionnaires sent to all 119 local chief education officers in England, and returned by 73, asked their opinions about Education Reform Act of 1988. All changes, except National Curriculum, are not supported by majority of respondents. They state that reforms are causing upheaval and turmoil in provision of education services, and they lack…

Discusses differences in the kinds of occupations workers entered in 1990 with regard to age, sex, education, hours worked, and experience in the occupation. Includes information for the major occupational groups. (Author)