Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate which psychological determinants relate to the intention to participate in development activities. Psychological determinants such as attitude toward development activities, self-efficacy, job satisfaction, organizational commitment and management support are related to the intention of support…

The purpose of this study was to examine differences in career-related variables, such as career commitment and career satisfaction, based on employment status (temporary vs. permanent employees) and job type (professional vs. nonprofessional employees). With a sample of 302 employees working in information technology companies in Korea, it was…

Describes the use of paraprofessionals by the Missouri Extension Division to relieve professional Extension workers of the small chores that take up so much of their time. (AN)

Data about compensation received by employees in Illinois' 48 Illinois public community colleges are gathered by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Data in the "Fiscal Year 2008 Salary Report" reflect the census date of October 1, 2007. Data are presented by peer groups with statewide totals. The seven peer groups are based on…

Seeking to raise money for new academic buildings and programs, Indiana University's board of trustees is exploring outsourcing its "auxiliary-service" units. These units manage printing and food services, the university's bookstores, campus motor pools, and other functions. To prevent job loss and wage cuts among hundreds of long-term…

Study deals with evaluation of the behavior and efficiency of subprofessional Negro aides in a measles vaccination program in a San Francisco working-class neighborhood. (RJ)

The authors, using the recently developed Position Classification Inventory, examined male and female perceptions of a nonprofessional occupation. Results suggest that the PCI shows promise as a method of classifying occupations according to J. L. Holland's (1997) theory. (Contains 20 references and 2 tables.) (Author)

This study analyzes data to formulate researchable questions regarding the utilization of disadvantaged persons in entry-level and paraprofessional park and recreation job opportunities provided through U.S. Department of Labor programs. Data are comprised of the following components: (a) assessment of the state-of-the-art, (b) field…

A study of two groups of nonprofessional staff (rehabilitation nonprofessional and hospital nonprofessional) at Taunton State Hospital, Taunton, Massachusetts indicated significant differences between the groups on several variables. Rehabilitation nonprofessionals were found to be more empathic, more controlling and generally more flexible. (EA)

Humorous fable about relations between professional librarians and nonprofessional personnel. (JS)

Questions and answers regarding the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to working situations involving non-professional school employees. (LR)

An argument for a properly constructed grievance procedure for professional and nonprofessional library personnel. (JB)