Call for Manuscripts on 3600 Feedback Systems.
 
        Group & Organization Management is currently soliciting manuscripts for a
special issue regarding research and implementation of 3600 (or multirater)
feedback systems in organizations and other applied settings.  Manuscripts
should involve empirical research findings from actual 3600 feedback efforts
(either quantitative or qualitative), a focus on methodological and
organizational issues inherent in implementing such systems, or the building
of conceptual models to guide practice and research.
        Possible topics include identifying and minimizing ratings effects and
differences in multi-rater perspectives, linking ratings to other existing
and/or acquired performance measures (e.g., profits, sales, appraisals,
bonuses), the contribution of personality variables and how they influence
the 3600 process, issues and measures of effectiveness of these systems over
time, and case/content related discussions regarding organizations that are
starting such efforts and/or others that have already have effective systems
in place (e.g., regarding culture, reward systems, communication issues,
leadership, equity.).
        The deadline for submitting manuscripts is January 30, 1996, however, early
submissions will be appreciated.  Questions can be directed to either guest
editor:  Allan H. Church at (914) 738-0080 or David W. Bracken at (612)
337-8289.  All manuscripts will be subjected to the standard G&OM peer review
process.  Mail papers directly to
 
Michael J. Kavanaugh
Editor, Group & Organization Management
School of Business
SUNY, Albany
Albany, New York  12222
(518) 442-4956