Ralph M. Roberts

Personality Correlates and the Effects of a Human Sexuality Course on Sexual Attitudes and Information Retention of College Students

AbstractPersonality correlates and the effects of a human sexuality course on sexual attitudes and information retention of college students.

Retailers and Energy Conservation - Problems and Promotions

Retail executives were interviewed to determine their problems and attitudes about energy conservation. They had little conservation information and reported few conservation efforts. The executives were concerned about potential sales declines caused by energy saving measures.

Energy conservation in the retail sector

A survey of 638 randomly selected retail establishments was undertaken in Florida during the Summer of 1977. Data were collected about temperature and lighting levels and also executive attitudes about energy conservation. Analysis of survey data indicates the proportion of establishments outside Federal temperature and lighting guidelines. Analysis also provides a basis for suggested energy conservation programs in the retail sector. Potential energy savings in the sector are estimated.

Dynamic programming for executive manpower management

Abstract Present corporate promotion practice is based upon advancement of the best qualified individual as openings occur. Top executives advanced by this method can only have a haphazard career progression including, perhaps, an occasional effort at “rounding out” or executive development. The career progression model developed here should facilitate executive career analysis and provide a long-term developmental plan for rising executives.