Purpose: The aim of this paper is to investigate whether those involved with recruitment/selection (RS) react differently towards male and female trainee managers. Design/methodology/approach: Measures of the perceptions towards trainee managers were collected from 440 managers and professionals involved in recruitment/selection (RS). Findings: It…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the pattern of outward foreign direct investment (FDI) by Irish MNCs, and more specifically, to investigate their approach to human capital development and how these correspond to foreign MNCs in Ireland. In particular, it seeks to investigate training and development expenditure, adoption of…

The personnel division of a large chemical company worked out a systematic approach to the professionalization of its personnel men which may serve as a model in other personnel isutations. (DM)

Discusses the changing role of the human resource manager and the challenge in meeting the expectations of managers who recognize the importance of strategic planning for human resources. (JOW)

The article describes the contents of three training modules developed within the areas of personnel management and management development: (1) management and management development, (2) leadership and management, and (3) human relations and managerial effectiveness: how to get things done through people. Each module consists of a three day course…

The executive director of the College and University Personnel Association reviews activities of the 1973-74 year, points up the need for developing a constructive role on the legislative scene, and challenges personnel administrators to realize their role, as colleges and universities begin to think of themselves as service institutions built…

Growth in the importance of training and development came as a result of its changing functions and its ability to meet the objectives of agencies and firms. At the same time, personnel departments have declined in importance because of their reactionary outlook towards staff functions. (EC)

A college president challenges personnel administrators to play a leadership role in human resource management. Notes the need for career development programs for middle managers particularly and recommends an organizational development approach to faculty and staff career development. (JT)

Part time employees need to feel that their work is important and contributory to the organization. Part time employees who have demonstrated capability should be given an area of responsibility and authority. (JN)

Suggests that organizations, instead of forcing women into the common mold, ought to institute policies recognizing that each person contributes uniqueness that can enhance the corporation. (Author/JM)

Administrators can discover what kinds of implicit assumptions direct their personnel decisions. From this discovery they can gain a clarification that will broaden and strengthen their basis for administrative action. All too often administrators become preoccupied with the systems they develop or inherit for structuring their work, when they…

Discusses the need for program development in the area of general office administration. Outlines the role of personnel administrators in the selection, training, and development of managers. Three university programs relating to general office administration are described. (RC)

This instructional package represents a portion of the National Training and Development Service Urban Management Curriculum Development Project. The purpose of this package is to provide a general understanding of public personnel administration. It is intended to introduce the beginning student to the purposes, goals, and function of personnel…

Dialogues or "scenarios" are presented of the interviews conducted with enlisted men, personnelmen (PNs), and officers to gather data for the study of face to face interactions between PNs and the men they serve. Enlisted men and PNs from a wide variety of settings were asked to relate favorable and unfavorable situations that involved their…