The intention of this paper is to make management and organizational behavior researchers aware of the nature of the communication apprehension construct, as well as of research conducted to date, and some of the implications for on-going organizations. (Author)

Results indicated that an educational system's instructional function can be improved through application of behavioral science technologies using reflexive, self-analytic methods characteristic of organizational development intervention, which emphasizes the human dimension of organizations. (Author/EDE)

On July 1, 1976 the Alternative Schools Law (SB 455/75 Dunlap) became effective. Its intent was to "maximize the opportunity for teachers, parents and students to cooperatively develop the learning and its subject matter". Discusses the development of this law within the Mt. Diablo Unified School District in California. (Author/RK)

An organizational development specialist tells how he prepared a management workshop on conducting effective meetings by first interviewing the managers and finding out what they wanted. Includes his "front-end analysis" questionnaire and the workshop format. (MF)

The article discusses the importance of continuous organizational change and renewal and presents ten conditions that must be met before renewal or change can come about. (MF)

Action research was done by a large midwestern utility company to learn the effects of using organization development techniques to reduce severe reorganizational stresses. The OD work included inside and outside consultation with the top executive, team-building activities, attitude surveys and survey feedback, and vertical communications…

Explores the International Communication Association (ICA) Audit process including goals, products, instruments, audit logistics and timetable, feedback of results and follow-up, costs, current status and audits conducted to date. (ED.)

Provides an informal critique of some of the weaknesses and strengths of the ICA Communication Audit within the context of its theoretical importance and practicality. (MH)

The authors provide a model for an interinstitutional teacher training program, setting forth basic assumptions and consortium structure. (MJB)

Describes current attempts to implement policy change within the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). (SL)

This article traces efforts toward establishing a guiding framework for community college faculty development as integrated with professional, organizational, and program development. It emphasizes informal learning among professionals and an organizational learning system. (JOW)

Defines and describes functional coordination, an administrative model designed to create social change through organizational and student development. Notes that functional coordination is applicable for one-time or repetitious short-term projects, program coordination or review, and long-range planning projects; and has intra- and…

Describes nine components involved in developing an effective instructional leadership team. Includes nine references. (MD)

The author focuses on the nature of the organization as a learning environment, natural learning activities that take place within the organization, and the role of the supervisor in facilitating the learning of subordinates. Implications for training and development are presented. (CH)