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Wacker, David P.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1989
The long-term employment of 51 moderately mentally retarded clients who were placed into 64 supported employment positions was evaluated relative to 10 training and post-training components in a supported employment training package. Three components differentiated successful from unsuccessful employment: client advocate, collateral behavior, and…
Descriptors: Adults, Employment, Employment Programs, Job Placement
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Mawhinney, Thomas C. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1992
The history and main features of organizational behavior management (OBM) are compared and integrated with those of total quality management (TQM), with emphasis on W.E. Deming's 14 points and OBM's operant-based approach to performance management. Interventions combining OBM, TQM, and statistical process control are recommended. (DB)
Descriptors: Administration, Behavior Change, Behavioral Science Research, Improvement Programs
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Redmon, William K. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1992
This paper identifies critical components of recent organizational quality improvement programs and specifies how applied behavior analysis can contribute to quality technology. Statistical Process Control and Total Quality Management approaches are compared, and behavior analysts are urged to build their research base and market behavior change…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Improvement Programs
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Pfadt, Al; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1992
Principles of statistical process control are applied to a clinical setting through the use of control charts to detect changes, as part of treatment planning and clinical decision-making processes. The logic of control chart analysis is derived from principles of statistical inference. Sample charts offer examples of evaluating baselines and…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation
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Harchik, Alan E.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1992
A model of ongoing consultation was effectively implemented in a community group home for eight adults with severe and profound mental retardation. Two consultants taught staff members to use a token reinforcement system, engage clients in a variety of activities, and improve staff interactions with clients. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Adults, Caregivers, Consultation Programs, Group Homes
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Cope, John G.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1991
This study of illegal parking in spaces reserved for the physically disabled found that the lowest rate (27 percent of 78 vehicles) occurred with ground markings, vertical signs, and a sign that concerned citizens were watching the spaces. Illegal parking increased to 34 percent when message signs were removed, and 65 percent when vertical signs…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Compliance (Legal), Motor Vehicles, Parking Controls