This case study of organizational change, with transition guidelines, describes how an organization development consultant helped surplus line managers to adjust to reassignments when company retrenchment caused reductions in the number of production workers. (MF)

The author contrasts two experiences (one successful, one unsuccessful) that he, as a consultant, had in implementing organizational development programs in two settings: a federal agency and a community college. Briefly discusses factors for consultants to consider when making decisions about which kinds of organizational development assignments…

Examines the important role that communication can play in the implementation of organizational change and discusses the case history of a personnel-oriented change in a specific organization from the perspective of the communication model to illustrate its proper use. (TA)

This article is excerpted from Principals and Open Education, a study of two principals at work in schools making the transition from traditional to open education. These principals, along with many open classroom teachers, view change as a slow process. (Author/AM)

Overcoming resistance to change theory is truncated and simplistic because it ignores important stages in organizational change and overlooks conditions internal and external to the organization that can have an important impact on the fate of innovations. Available from The American Academy of Political and Social Science, 3937 Chestnut Street,…

Change programs in agriculture, business, and communities, resulting from a culture-centered approach called "normative systems", are described. Culture is defined as a network of norms of behavior. A four-phase process for achieving changes in culture (norms) is presented. (MF)

The San Mateo County (California) Community College District has developed an effective cooperative working relationship among the three colleges and the central office. The effect of updating the district's educational program master plan on institutional autonomy, coordination, and general renewal is examined. (LBH)

The mental health practitioner on a college campus should not determine basic institutional policies but should help to clarify the mental health consequences of these policies. (JD)

The definition of implementation, its potential determinants and evaluation methods are explained by reviewing research on the process of curriculum and organizational implementation in the schools. (Author/MV)

This article presents a discussion on the possible benefits of merging physical education programs for men and women in colleges. (JD)

Political strategies and power tactics are necessary for the effective implementation of systemic change programs in organizations. Since the organization is a highly political environment, the consultant needs to develop both power bases and power strategies if he is to operate efficiently within such an environment. (Author)

Academic and research-oriented psychologists are discontinuing membership in the American Psychological Association in increasing numbers, feeling it no longer serves thir interests. Major reorganization of the association to stem polarization is being considered. (MSE)

Discusses the impact of automation on library technical services, and the need for library managers to be aware of the issues involved and to plan for future developments. The discussion focuses on the areas of job related concerns of technical staff, organizational structures, recruitment and training, and ergonomic considerations. (CLB)

Examines how InterAid, a private-sector relief agency, responded to the false charge that it had misappropriated $20 million purportedly raised for Ethiopian famine relief. Suggests that it was not primarily negative reporting that retarded the strength of InterAid, but InterAid's inability to demonstrate shared common interests with its primary…

The University of California at Berkeley, with a tradition of supporting social change, is openly confronting serious racial issues. Black students and others support the institution's new public stand against racism. (MSE)