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MITNICK, EDWARD; ROTHBERG, HERMAN – 1967
AFTER IDENTIFYING FIRMS WHICH HAD USED JOB REDESIGN TO SALVAGE THE SKILL OF OLDER EMPLOYEES, RESEARCH INVESTIGATORS MADE 10 INTENSIVE CASE STUDIES IN FIRMS PRODUCING AIRCRAFT ENGINES, ALUMINUM FRAMING, BUILDING MATERIALS, CARPETS, COMPUTERS, COPPER PIPE FITTINGS, FOOTWEAR, HEAVY IRON PIPE, PRECISION INSTRUMENTS, AND PRINTED NOVELTIES. EACH STUDY…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Employees, Industry, Job Simplification
Smith, J. McCree – 1966
Three methods for the preparation of maintenance budgets are discussed--(1) a traditional method, inconclusive and obsolete, based on gross square footage, (2) the formula approach method based on building classification (wood-frame, masonry-wood, masonry-concrete) with maintenance cost factors for each type plus custodial service rates by type of…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Cost Effectiveness, Higher Education, Job Simplification

O'Connor, Bridget N.; Regan, Elizabeth A. – Business Education Forum, 1986
Discusses methods for reducing stress in the automated office. Recommends ways to teach stress reduction to office occupations students. (CH)
Descriptors: Automation, Computers, Job Simplification, Office Machines

Otto, Wayne – Journal of Reading, 1989
Humorously describes the "dumbing down/smartening up" phenomenon which, on the one hand, attempts to convey complex ideas in simple language, but on the other hand may water down the material so much that readers will never have to tackle even a moderately challenging reading task on their own. (RS)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Vocational Education, Education Work Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education

Mather, J. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1994
This article discusses the impact of technology on the formation of skills and the career advancement of persons who are blind or visually impaired. It concludes that dependence on technology (computerization and automation) and the mechanistic aspects of jobs may trap blind and visually impaired workers in occupations with narrow career paths…
Descriptors: Automation, Blindness, Career Development, Computers
Furman, Robert L.; Zibrida, Richard J. – 1990
Practical strategies to help principals manage their time more effectively are offered in this guidebook. Because superintendents' expectations of principals' duties often contrast with the amount of time principals actually expend in performing various duties, this lack of understanding and time results in the "hurried principal syndrome."…
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Efficiency
Williamson, Marvel L. – 1988
The work content of eight midwestern college and university presidents is defined and described through direct observation of daily activities. This was done as a critical first step in a line of research which can eventually propose effective presidential work behaviors. Besides discovering how time is used, the study finds that due to the volume…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, College Administration, College Presidents
Daly, Brian E. – 1985
There are three valuable types of computer software needed by the professional researcher--word processing, spreadsheet, and database management. In general, these packages are required for the effective operation of offices; however, researchers may have special needs which can only be met with more specialized software. Recently, word processing…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Educational Researchers
Morris, Edward P., Jr. – 1969
This report describes the critical path method (CPM), a system for planning and scheduling work to get the best time-cost combination for any particular job. With the use of diagrams, the report describes how CPM works on a step-by-step basis. CPM uses a network to show which parts of a job must be done and how they would eventually fit together…
Descriptors: Costs, Educational Administration, Higher Education, Job Analysis

Davis, Louis E. – International Labour Review, 1977
Discusses and briefly reviews the history of the concept, quality of working life. Focus is on various initiatives and views taken by Federal and State governments, managements, trade unions, universities, and a number of public and private institutions. Federal legislation is also covered. (Editor/SH)
Descriptors: Agency Role, Business, Government (Administrative Body), Job Simplification
Johnston, David – American School Board Journal, 1985
Describes a Wisconsin program that successfully computerized the libraries of the entire school system, making them more efficient and enabling better use of professional staff time. (MD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Efficiency, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials

Yankelovich, Daniel; Immerwahr, John – Society, 1984
Discusses job discretion (the degree of worker autonomy) and the American "work ethic" in a historical context and in regard to the current shift from a manufacturing economy to one based on information services and new technologies. (ML)
Descriptors: Incentives, Industrialization, Job Performance, Job Satisfaction
Stewart, Blair; Wishart, Patricia – College Board Review, 1971
A comparison of the Universities Central Council on Admissions (UCCA) and the Single Application Method (SAM). (IR)
Descriptors: Admission (School), Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Applicants

Partin, Ronald L. – School Counselor, 1983
Suggests ways for school counselors to improve time control including: (1) analyzing time usage patterns; (2) setting goals; (3) planning; (4) scheduling effectively; (5) delegating; (6) avoiding overcommitment; and (7) combatting procrastination. Counselors must improve the quality of time spent on goals that are personally and professionally…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Counselor Performance, Counselor Role, Efficiency
Berry, John A.; Roberson, Robert – 1967
A computerized system for maintenance management is described in terms of components--inventory control, scheduling of custodial work, preventive maintenance, new work and review and analysis. A flow chart for the system is presented showing the interrelation of the components and the details of each component, for example, 'New Work' includes…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Data Collection, Equipment Maintenance