The second twenty-years history (1956-1975) of Delta Pi Epsilon is a compilation of four authors' findings of what has happened regarding the national executive boards, new chapters, membership status, financial conditions, interchapter relations, service projects, the DPE Journal, and publications. (BP)

Author presented some principles for teaching effective organization-development and define its meaning. (Author/RK)

The rapidly increasing body of knowledge in population education has created the need for systematic and effective information services. Information networking entails sharing resources so that the information needs of all network participants are met. The goals of this manual are to: (1) instill in population education specialists a more…

Noting that advertising agencies have not been examined as a collective industry, this paper looks at the development and structure of the advertising agency industry. The first portion of the paper discusses the development of the agency. The remaining two sections deal with trends in and the structure of the industry including: (1) the growth of…

Discusses the reorganization of all federal energy research activities, including a new commission for regulating atomic energy. (Author/PG)

A multi-structural model of the schools, disciplines and programs of Murdoch University in Australia, due to open in 1975, is presented. (PG)

Examines the impact of an organizational development effort on organizational performance. Significant positive changes in target group attitudes and perceptions were found, as was a significant positive change in quality of output and in profit. (Author)

The intent of this document is to provide a frame of reference to help a person in any organization assess where the organization is; what might be happening next to the organization; and in what ways he/she can influence the organization in an effective, useful, timely, and functional manner. The structure of most organizations is the result of a…

Models of five alternative ways to approach the evaluation of organizational development (OD) projects are sketched: (1) ask the expert; (2) what's the target; (3) did we hit the target; (4) mid-course correction; and (5) continuous monitoring. Each model provides a different perspective on the problem of evaluation and each contains certain…

The nature and structure of academic power in American higher education is described and compared with the British and Continental modes of academic organization. Structured power is described as providing influence to certain groups, systematically backing certain values and viewpoints at the same time subordinating others, and determining…

An organizational development consultant is expected to perform a thorough and unbiased diagnosis of the organization's functioning. This is an account of a case study of the effect of top management influence on the consultant's awareness and definition of problems. (Author/MLF)

Marginality can be associated with personal qualities of neutrality, open-mindedness, and flexibility in processing information, all of which can be useful and desirable, both personally and organizationally. Available from: JABS Order Dept., NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Science, P.O. Box 9155, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, Virginia 22209…

This article describes the activities of the National Intramural Sports Council, formed to provide leadership in the initiation and improvement of intramural programs at all educational levels. (MJB)