Describes a study that used survey research techniques to identify duties and tasks related to work performed by data entry operators. Based upon survey findings, a catalog of performance objectives and guides was developed, which is especially useful for instructors, as well as administrators and curriculum specialists. (NRJ)

Describes a study that assessed the impact of microcomputer use on the computer literacy of high school accounting students. Results indicated that the computer literacy of the group exposed to microcomputers changed more from pre- to posttest than it did for the group not exposed to microcomputers. (NRJ)

This article provides indices of typing difficulty of typical business writing. These indices are somewhat higher than those found in earlier studies and are much higher than the indices used in textbooks as representing normal difficulty. (SSH)

This research was an attempt to determine whether there was a relationship between the interpersonal relations skills of office education teacher/coordinators and a satisfactory job performance by their students. The relationship between demographic variables of both students and teachers and the students' job performance was investigated. (Author)

Survey responses from 404 (of 523) office support personnel showed that most used computers 3-6 hours per day and had experienced vision or musculoskeletal problems, but most did not see a doctor, take regular breaks, do stretching exercises, or discuss problems with their supervisors. Many were not aware of ergonomic features that could help, and…

Responses from 302 Professional Secretaries International members indicated that two-year college degrees were minimum preparation for office occupations; four-year degrees were best for advancement; workshops and seminars were important for professional development; and 47% felt the status of office-support personnel was better than it had been a…

Business personnel officers indicate that jobs available for low-achieving students are limited in number and variety, while most secondary schools do not have adequate specialized programs for vocational preparation of such students. (MF)

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)

Vocational guidance and counseling services available for students in Tennessee public high schools offering office occupations education in 1970-71 need strengthening, with improved job placement services. (MF)

A study was made to determine whether typing teachers in Connecticut secondary schools were aware of practices used by beginning office workers. It was concluded that business education teachers must keep abreast of current office practices and procedures. (JOW)

Office employees were interviewed to gather data about (1) new office technology; (2) effect of education, training, and initial job classification on job mobility; and (3) career paths and career expectations. Selected skills, knowledge, and personal traits were ranked according to their importance to present and future job advancement. (SK)

A study to determine whether the ability to detect errors in keyboarded text is related to the medium used to detect errors found that, although the 72 participants had difficulty detecting errors in both paper copy and on-screen documents, their ability to detect errors was not related to the monitor configuration. (Author/JOW)

Relationships between straight-copy typing and shorthand transcription and between production typing and shorthand transcription were studied using data gathered from seventy-three shorthand students. Results of the correlation analyses showed few significant relationships, indicating that transcription skills are unique. (MF)

Typewriting skill achievement pre- and posttests were given to senior high school students in three capstone office education courses: cooperative office education, model office, and office procedures. As findings showed achievement not differing on six of eight measures, it was recommended that schools offer a choice of capstone experiences. (MF)

Rapid installation of word processing systems by organizations challenges educators to produce secretarial and managerial personnel with new skills and knowledge, aware of new career paths (administrative secretary, correspondence secretary); with or without automatic equipment, these can best be learned in established courses where basic skills…