Knowledge that Transforms

In this article the authors develop a model for forecasting future manpower demands in a variety of industries, in a variety of regions in the United States. They note that by knowing what the future demand will be in a given industry organizations can compare supply and demand and determine if labor shortages or surpluses are likely to occur. This information can in turn be used by policy makers to decrease gaps between supply and demand and improve conditions for both employers and employees. The authors discuss how improving technology affects the demand for labor and since this is a continual process being able to continually forecast labor demand will benefit employers immensely.

In this article the author examines the motivation levels of employees and the methods that employers are allowed to use to motivate their workers. He suggests that, on the employee level, the United States is no longer as motivated as they once were. He also points out that, historically, when the American worker was motivated the methods that employers used to motivate were largely authority-oriented. Employers are no longer making use of these methods and the author questions whether this is because management has outgrown these methods or if people have talked them out of it. He examines how the U.S. has gone through this process and urges employers to find new motivational methods before it is too late.

This article presents reviews of several books including, “Intervention Theory and Method: A Behavioral Science View,” by Chris Argyris, “The External Consultant's Role in Organizational Change,” by Neil G. Davey and “Making the Most of Consulting Services,” by Jerome H. Fuchs.

This article presents reviews of several books including, “Principals of Hospital Administration,” by Jim McGibony, “The Care of Health in Communities: Access for Outcasts,” by Nancy Milio and “Introduction to Health Planning,” by D. C. Bergwall.

This article presents reviews of several books including, "Manpower Planning and the Development of Human Resources," by Thomas H. Patten, "Manpower Planning and Programming," edited by E. H. Burack and J. W. Walker and "Performance in Organizations: Determinants and Appraisal," by L. L. Cummings and D. P. Schwab.