Job evaluation

Regression analyses were used to test the influence of individual
characteristics such as I. Q., job satisfaction, race,
and sex upon the work performance evaluation completed by job
site supervisors for a single cohort of participants in a CETA
sponsored training program conducted in Broward County, Florida.
The CETA cohort was composed of two sub-groups, grantee employees
(CETA Title VI participants) and regular employees (entry-level
municipal employees). The initial regression analyses
yielded evidence of contextual effects operating within the CETA
cohort. Although the two sub-groups were similar in demographic
composition, I. Q. operated as a major predictor among the
grantee employees, but for the regular employees it was race
(black). These analyses were supported by further multiple
group comparison tests, and, together, suggested that other
factors in the environment may have a greater impact on evaluated
job performance and eventual job success rather than
individual worker characteristics. Based Oil these findings
proposals are made outlining potential modifications of
minority job training programs.

As a generalization, volunteer organizations do not have a means or method
to evaluate and/or elevate members serving in important and/or leadership
positions . This model study reflects a possible solution or positive approach
to this situation, in that most volunteer organizations would be
interested in developing an evaluation system of members' performance in
order to:
1. improve organizational structure for the purpose of increasing
efficiency and effectiveness in achieving the organization's
purpose;
2. identify future leaders for the purpose of insuring better preparation, training, exposure and broader experience prior to the
assumption of top management positions;
3. create "career path opportunities" within the association for
the purpose of keeping above average volunteer job performers
in the "system," and at the same time demonstrate the upward
mobility possible via promotion of the above average performers .

This thesis involves the results of a questionnaire distributed to all
members of the American Society of Association Executives and pertains
to holding meetings, conventions or trade shows in Western Europe. It
was concluded that such meetings improve the communications which is necessary among men and women of the same profession or trade. Western
European hotels and convention facilities must improve to meet the
standards of American association executives. Language barriers and
distance are two barriers which are being overcome. There is evidence
that continued progress will be made in resolving the technical barriers
which have caused American associations to stay within the United States.