When Chile modernized its system of long distance telephone communications, it found it had to do the same for training practices. To do so it relied heavily on United States and Canadian training technology. Three charts (training system, budgets 1966-68, course design). (LY)

Since training programs are costly and may be prohibitive for a small company, a consortium arrangement is suggested here to imitate the supervisory development training programs that have been effective in the large firms. (DM)

The basic mathematical theory behind learning curves is explained, together with implications for clerical and industrial training, evaluation of skill development, and prediction of future performance. Brief studies of textile worker and typist training are presented to illustrate such concepts as the reduction fraction (a consistent decrease in…

Explains how the assessment of the effect of some individual differences can be applied to the development of training programs. (RB)

The president of the organization gives a brief history of work in human resourses management including its membership, relations with other organizations and activites. (RR)

Instruction in all fields can be helped considerably by the use of the video tape recorder. (MR)

Examines how the classic organizational model, especially the business entity, has been evolving from the hierarchical pyramid to one that is flatter, more networked, and less rigid. Considers the resulting changes in the role of training, including learning processes, teamwork, and increased diversity. (Author/LRW)

Discusses options which, if adopted, would result in major changes to the way in which costs of training are shared in Australia. In the internal levy model, a minimum training expenditure obligation is imposed on enterprises, after the French system; in the Australian system, training levies have been external, requiring enterprises to contribute…

Describes verbal interactions in 13 selected corporate training sessions using the INTERSECT (Interactions for Sex Equity in Classroom Teaching) Observation System. Highlights include the gender of the trainer, types of feedback and interaction, classroom interactions by gender, and implications for further study. (Author/LRW)