Describes a positive seven-step process for initiating a whole organization development (WOD) effort. Steps include clarification of whole organization objectives, data gathering, diagnosis, prescribing interventions, commitment, implementation, and progress review. (CSS)

The successful application of all new systems in regional offices of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will require federal flexibility vis-a-vis Fair Employment Practices agencies' local variations and the realization that the allocation of resources will be a major determinant in the quality of federal-local teamwork. (Author/WI)

There are five phases in the development of accommodative behavior between teaching and administrative personnel, from the initial stage of teachers organizing into a bargaining unit through the final stage marked by high levels of both individual and organizational cooperation in administrative decision making. (Author/SJL)

A system of university governance with lay governing boards, similar to that in private universities in the United States, is proposed for universities in India in order to resolve difficulties caused by the present teacher-dominated system. (JMD)

Based on statistics that show that the number of white-collar people (or knowledge workers) will expand over 60 percent in the next decade, the author offers a wide range of suggestions on how business can more efficiently employ and manage this new breed of worker. (Editor/TA)

Organization development (OD) purports to facilitate organizational change through the use of a variety of change interventions. This article reviews and evaluates the research on the impact of organization development interventions. Research is available on only six interventions. The review indicates areas for improved research and directions…

Suggests that women's roles can be developed through the initiatives of national organizations that will reinforce existing avenues leading to better understanding of, and social change for, the women of today and tomorrow. (TA)

The purpose of this article is to demonstrate that structural and behavioral changes are not mutually exclusive, but rather complementary. It discusses origins of the behavioral-structural controversy, major behavioral symptoms of structural problems, advantages of structural interventions, reluctance to utilize structural interventions, and…

Shows how county superintendent of schools office was created to provide public services and evolved into highly bureaucratized organization. Examines complexity of society; legislated mandates/authorizations for services relationship to state department of education; quality of leadership; interaction with county board of education;…

Describes the characteristics of and relationship between academic libraries and campus computing centers, and presents reasons to support the argument that the two organizations will continue to have distinct, though closely related, identities. Several issues that universities will have to address to formulate a campus-wide information policy…

Using the metaphor of a "roadmap," this article provides suggestions for strategic long-range planning for school districts. Critical factors include a mission statement, strategic goals and objectives, and specific game plans for accomplishing and evaluating tasks. (TE)

The movement to reform college athletics programs has been least well implemented in the institutions at which it was aimed, those sponsoring the largest and most expensive programs. Some blame the institutions for lack of courage in making changes that would restrict their competitiveness. (MSE)

An examination of the collaborative work structures located in and around the leading research universities of the United States offers insights for improving information processing. Collaboration is needed by the information processing society. While the academic department remains the home, the interdisciplinary research group is emerging as the…

The development of a university-wide office automation plan, beginning with a short-range pilot project and a five-year plan for the entire organization with the potential for modular implementation, is described. (MSE)

Complex institutional problems require comprehensive and complex solutions, including such strategies as defining or redefining institutional mission, finding a market niche, planning, cutting costs and increasing income, structural change, enterprising leadership, and using existing assets and good luck to best advantage. (MSE)