Addresses the subject of organizational termination, suggesting it is an appropriate concern for the field of organization development, and that present methodologies are inadequate to deal with it. Describes a consulting experience with one dying organization and experimental intervention strategies. Describes behavioral reactions of staff to…

Reviews present and potential uses of videotape technology in behavioral research. Emphasis is placed on research methodology and the value of incorporating videotape in current research practices, including behavior observation studies, in modeling research, and in perceptual attribution investigations. Concludes with an analysis of advantages…

Ways of reducing occupational stress include: (1) avoiding the stressful situation; (2) changing the response to the stress; and (3) changing the environment. Administrators can help teachers manage stress by developing communication techniques, steering committees, and support groups. A second part of this article will be published in the January…

Describes the organization, methods, and mission of the Policies Commission for Business and Economic Education, an autonomous body established to improve understanding of business and economic education, assist educators, define business education's role in the total educational program, and develop recommendations to implement that role. (MF)

It is important for governing boards to understand that faculty see themselves less as employees than as officers of the institution, charged with constantly seeking the best for their discipline even if the values they advance seem at odds with those of the administration or board. They cherish collegiality, direct communication, and respect for…

Early development of college fact books, with origins in statistical reports of organizations, parallels the development of institutional research. The fact book, most visible of all institutional research reports, reflects the accomplishments and status of institutional research as an integral part of higher education, as data and decision-making…

Considers whether the role of the school library media specialist is that of teacher or administrator and discusses how media specialists can be proactive leaders. Topics include collaborating with teachers, serving on committees, communicating with the principal, attending professional conferences, volunteering in professional organizations, and…

A roundtable discussion involving six professionals in information technology (IT) in higher education is summarized. Topics include key IT changes facing institutions, state and public-system perspectives on IT advancement, the continuing challenge of creating and maintaining an appropriate IT infrastructure, driving forces for IT use, the gap…

Asked to list ways their school library media specialist could help them become better teachers, teachers wanted training in instructional technology and design as well as access to high-quality instructional tools. In turn, teachers said, they could help media specialists help them by enhancing cooperative communication and providing emotional…

Investigates influence strategies reported by men and women at two levels of the organizational hierarchy--lower-level and higher-level managers. Finds that gender seems to make a marginal overall difference in influence choices made in an obligatory situation; this difference is most noticeable between lower-level female and male managers. (MG)

Discussion of burnout among library personnel includes a susceptibility profile, indicators of burnout, and administrative contributors. Techniques by which administrators can reduce stress are suggested, including participative management; improved communications; staff development; informal staff gatherings; staff meetings; flexible work…

Discusses the accreditation of public relations education programs. Suggests caution in interpreting the educational results of the expansion that has occurred in public relations--as a professional field and as an educational discipline. Offers recommendations on curriculum design for public relations programs. (MS)

Surveys college and university public relations directors, their presidents, and the media whom the public relations people identified as their primary newspapers. Reports what the public relations people and presidents said about themselves and what the media said about the public relations people. (MS)

Examines problems of librarians responsible for both collection development and reference services, including time demands, unclear supervisory lines, and misunderstanding of collection development. The discussion includes suggestions for improving this situation, e.g., formal reporting lines for both areas, increased communication among…

Describes how one camp partners with local corporations to establish corporate day camps. Presents advantages for corporation, families, and camp. Gives detailed explanation of the nine elements of the partnership proposal package: cover letter, table of contents, camp description, addressing regulations, biography of principal supervisors,…