The idea that office educators should teach economic concepts and discuss economic issues should be seen as an opportunity to fulfill business education's responsibility to help office education students develop skills and understanding that will better prepare them for successful careers. (JOW)

Decision-making abilities of Minnesota high school seniors enrolled in office procedures, model office, and cooperative office education were compared in pretests and posttests, and improvement on these measures over the year was determined. Study methods and findings are reported, along with recommendations for further study. (MF)

High school seniors enrolled in office procedures, model office, and cooperative office education programs were compared in their performance in office decision-making abilities, perceptions of the office world of work, and knowledge of business fundamentals and general information. Comparisons were made with office employees on decision-making.…

A major purpose of this study was to measure and compare the effectiveness of office procedures, model office, and cooperative office education courses in developing 12th grade students' office decision-making abilities as well as to compare their decision-making abilities with those of office supervisors and office workers. Two other purposes of…

Research and related literature completed during 1966-1968 is reviewed in order to provide researchers, curriculum development specialists, and practitioners with an authoritative analysis. The review is limited primarily to those studies with relevance for business and office preparation in senior high schools and 2-year postsecondary schools;…