A minimum of four essential printed forms is necessary for college store recordkeeping: requisition forms, basic control records, purchase orders, and request to return forms. Other primary and convenience forms are also described, including how to use them effectively. (LBH)

To avoid delays, mistakes, and burdensome detail, a streamlined system for handling purchase orders is outlined. (Author/MF)

A new approach to records management reduces the volume of paperwork while preserving information of value. (Editor)

Outlines a practical approach to planning for office automation termed the "Focused Process Approach" (the "what" phase, "how" phase, "doing" phase) which is a synthesis of the problem-solving and participatory planning approaches. Thirteen references are provided. (EJS)

The simulation of the running of an optometric office through the use of computers is described. The addition of class speakers, visits to optometric practices, and instruction in elementary aspects of the use of computers in office settings has been well received by the students. (MLW)

The steps taken toward office automation by the University of Maryland are described. Office automation is defined and some types of word processing systems are described. Policies developed in the writing of a campus plan are listed, followed by a section on procedures adopted to implement the plan. (Author/MLW)

Explains the various types of word processing systems and factors to be considered in assessing needs for a word processing system. (Author/MLF)

Provides a summary of the research on the use of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) in the workplace with implications for the practical uses of the MBTI. Suggests using the MBTI to aid the office professional, office manager, and office employee in training, career counseling and planning, team building, organizational development, and…

Suggestions for creating a successful office recycling system are enumerated from start up plans to waste reduction and paper recycling. Contact information for recycling equipment, potential buyers of recycled materials, recycled products for purchase, and ideas for promotion and education of staff are included. (MCO)

Increasingly, lawyers need management skills but law schools are not teaching students to think like managers. A course in law practice management can help students select their practice field, organize work flow, consider the relationship of business and ethical issues, and fit business practices to overall legal service focus. (MSE)

Higher education administrators are finding that they can cut construction costs, improve communications, and provide for future changes, by removingoffice walls. (Editor/PG)

A team relationship between an executive and a secretary is proposed for effective and efficient organizational management. The roles of each in seven items of shared responsibility are outlined. (Author/MLF)

The intramural secretary position is crucial for the smooth, efficient operation of an intramural office. Interest in intramurals and recreation sports is a must if the secretary is to do a good job. The highly motivated secretary will function like another intramural staff member in terms of knowledge of the program and service to students. Since…

Problems encountered in word processing and ways they can be avoided are discussed. (HD)

Suggests time management techniques for administrators and individual staff members. Relates these techniques to camp duties. Recounts the importance of good decisions, support networks within the professional organization, and realism in approaching daily responsibilities. (CS)