Presents a model for teaching vocational ethics and helping students develop an enabling work ethic. The model concentrates on teaching two main types of skills: ethical reasoning skills and mediation skills. The format of instruction includes presenting and discussing ethical problems. (CH)

Presents a model of work adjustment consisting of work personality, work competencies, and work goals. Appropriate interventions include restoration of work-related skills, remotivation to address the impact of disability on work personality, and restructuring of work goals as necessitated by the handicap. (Author/JAC)

A causal model of organizational commitment was developed from previous theory and research. The model included variables from each of four categories--personal needs, job characteristics, role states, and work experiences--as well as employees' job satisfaction and mental health. It was tested in surveys of nonprofessional and professional…

Three significant process relationships were found: (1) social power affected leader behavior; (2) group cohesiveness affected job satisfaction; and (3) job satisfaction affected intent to leave. Important nonsignificant findings also emerged: (1) leader behavior did not affect intent; and (2) group cohesiveness did not affect intent. (Author)

Examines brief history of stress research and concludes that psychological factors can affect job satisfaction, work adjustment, work attitudes, and overall well-being in the work environment. Establishes relationship between mental and physiological functioning disturbances. Presents model relating effect of stress on health and illness. (Author)

Presents a model for examining the role of work. Discusses the importance of the work ethic and the role of work in meeting people's needs. Presents results of the Work Importance Study which identified commitment, participation, and knowledge as basic components of work or other life-career roles. (JAC)

Managers need to be skilled at diagnosing the demands of a situation and flexible in selecting and implementing a change strategy tailored to the demands. A model for selecting appropriate change strategies is presented. (Author)

Analyzes research on workplace family policy. Highlights salient themes such as corporate culture, gender and class differences regarding support for policies, and government role. Articulates theoretical framework for understanding barriers to progressive family policies in workplace, identifying competing social, cultural, and psychological…

Presents a conceptual model depicting the effects of family-oriented benefits, policies, and services in the corporate sector, on employees' work and family lives. Discusses the model in the context of the historical development of, and recent expansions in, corporate supports for employees and their families, and the need for a work-family model…