This study tests a model of predicting faculty success in the fields of chemistry, physics, sociology, and political science. Three hypotheses are tested separately for tenured and nontenured groups. The policy implications of the model regarding graduate department management are discussed. (Author/LBH)

A study of patterns of perceived management functions in schools of social sciences, physical sciences, and medicine showed deans perceived as paying more attention to outside than inside activities. Correlations of faculty perceptions with faculty career characteristics (publishing, seniority, rank, tenure, and job satisfaction) are also…

The relationship between some facets of organizational climate (perceived power structure, assessment of rewards, and perceived organizational goals) in university departments and faculty attitudes toward various aspects of unionization is examined. Policy implications for faculty and administration are discussed. (Author/LBH)

Faculty in 40 research university departments of physics, sociology, electrical engineering, and education were surveyed about their attitudes toward universities' competitive strategies (clever adaptation, sudden changes, elimination of less attractive units, entrepreneurial ventures). More productive, satisfied, and committed faculty were found…