Reviews the books The New Manufacturing Challenge, by Kiyoshi Suzaki and Quality, Productivity and Innovation, edited by Y.K. Shetty and Vernon M. Buehler.

Reviews books on high technology. Succeeding in High Tech, by Marlene Shigekawa The High-Tech Career Book, by Betsy Collard.

Discusses the contents of books about employee training. Computer Basics for Human Resources Professionals, by James Hall-Sheehy Training With Video, by Steve R. Cartwright.

Interviews psychologist and author Wayne Cascio on the concept of human resources department (HRD) accountability. Levels of HRD accountability Responsibilities of employee trainors...

Focuses on the changes in human resources development (HRD) and personnel training in the United States. Impact of technology on the profession Career development opportunities in the HRD...

Interviews Audian Dunham, personnel vice president of Filenes Basement Corp. Dunhams description of his career in human resources development (HRD) Differences in management problems in...

Reviews the book The High-Flex Society, by Pat Choate and J.K. Linger.

Focuses on the increasing demands for video programs by corporations in the U.S. Application of corporate videos for training and communication Factors that slows the penetration of...

Reveals that the Practicum section in the Training and Development Journal has changed its name to In Practice. Reasons for the changes.

Presents news and hints related to employee training and personnel management. Proper placement of works of art in training rooms Five-step process for effectively interviewing qualified...