This book--presenting the results of a 2-year policy study by the Work in America Institute--reveals how teachers and administrators can work together to raise educational standards and achieve continual improvement in grading, curriculum, instructional techniques, discipline, hiring and evaluation procedures, and inservice training. Part 1…

An examination is made into the legislative framework under which public sector higher education faculty bargaining occurs, and the potential application of the Yeshiva decision to these statutes. The statutory frameworks under which faculty collectively bargain are listed and reviewed in light of the Yeshiva decision; they are ranked in…

Attitudes of principals and assistant principals before, during, and after a teacher strike that occurred in mid-1988 in Louisiana's "A" parish school system are examined in this study. A second focus is on differences between principals and assistant principals in levels of experience and attitudes. Questionnaires mailed to 23…

A study was conducted to determine (1) which actions municipal employees consider important to a city's overall public relations effort, (2) the attitudes of city employees toward public service activities, (3) the relationship between attitude and job satisfaction, and (4) ways to improve employee attitudes and, perhaps, public service…

A study examined the way argumentation in collective bargaining shapes outcomes. Specifically, it explored the types of claims and reasoning processes that characterize bargaining interaction on different subissues of a proposal and tracked the development of arguments through sequential sessions and caucus meetings by examining similarities and…

As industry developed during the late 1800s, factories increased in size, and a gap developed between owners and employees. This teaching unit, one in a series of eight, examines the situation of one company in which an innovative business leader sensed the need to bridge the gap between owners and employees. One method of accomplishing this was…

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) simulation exercise is a management training tool useful in the private and public employment sector, as well as other collective bargaining situations. The simulation recreates the real-life world of contract negotiations, and is intended to build management teamwork. (MW)

The ten papers in this collection, which include articles and transcripts of panel discussions and speeches, deal with many aspects of public relations. Topics discussed include the need to improve the reputation of public relations; how to run a press room at a national convention; issues involved in serving as spokesperson for a state governor;…

Based on the findings of the Management Employee Relations in Corrections (MERIC) project, this management guide for correctional administrators is designed to facilitate enlightened and responsible management within the context of public sector labor relations. The introduction to the guide describes the MERIC study and discusses trends in state…

The development of public relations as an industry is traced in this document, and the need for high standards to be set and maintained is stressed. Ways to improve personal and professional standards in the public relations field include continuous reading and study on the subject, establishing a code of ethics for the profession, and taking…

The author maintains that the industrial setting is a tremendous untapped resource for the training of counselors as well as the delivery of human services. (Author)

Replication of a study that measured long term trends in occupational differentiation by sex. Results indicate that the amount of occupational differentiation by sex for any year and the trend in differentiation, depend upon the kind of occupational data and measure of differentiation used. Indicates more of a decline in occupational…

To provide parents with basic information on teacher collective bargaining, this publication discusses collective bargaining processes, legislation, and problems, and the role of parents and parent-teacher associations (PTAs) in the situation. The document first describes the steps in collective bargaining, including preparations for negotiations,…

Intended primarily for educators, legislators, and the general public in the state of Pennsylvania, this public affairs brochure addresses the question of whether binding arbitration should be legislated in that state as a means of resolving labor disputes between a local school district and its employees. The brochure reviews the history of…