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Show Mngr-Entrprl- , 1986 Thursday, January 9, Pag 7 BYU researchers offer insights into how to manage career Many professionals are servants rather than masters of their careers, two professors at Brigham Young University have discovered. Dalton, chairman of the Department of Organizational Behavior, was not go away as the years go by; they get worse." in November for Thompson and Dalton found four clearly defined career stages, each with its own challenges and each demanding a new set of skills. Organizations have needs," said Dalton in a recent interview. Those who step forward and fill those needs are more highly valued than others." Stage 1: the apprentice stage, is a time to learn how the organization works. Students, who have mastered a university system are demoted to freshmen" in the work place and can find the adjustment difficult. published by Scott-Forsm- Its and Co. of Chicago. After conducting hundreds of interviews over a period in some of the countrys largest banks, research labs, consulting firms and these two Harvard universities, Business School graduates offer in a new book their insights into how to manage a professional career. ar The book, by Paul Thompson, dean of the Scnool of Management at Brigham Young, and Gene PTA sponsors drug seminar on Jan, 14 BY ELEANOR MADSEN The Parent Teachers Association of the Manti High School and Middle School are Ephraim sponsoring a drug seminar Tuesday, Jan. 14th with members of the Provo Police Depiment, a unit working with drugs, presenting vital information on this subject. The seminar will be held at the Manti High School at 10 a.m.; at the Middle School in Ephraim at 1:30 p.m. and in the evening at 7 p.m. at the Manti High School auditorium for parents of these groups and any others who would like to attend. Ladies Literary Club Meeting The Manti Ladies Literary Club will meet Jan. 9, 1986 at 4 p.m. in the dubroom. The theme of the is The Colors Line meeting Between Black and White and will feature Readers Theater. k After a holiday, we the club officers, welcome you club members and visitors to this and informative interesting program. four-wee- called Novations: Strategies Career Management." The focal question of the authors was: effort "What Large companies admit to losing more than half their college recruits within the first five years, the book says. ar distinguishes those individuals who continue to be highly valued by their organizations throughout their careers from those who do not?" Those who can shift from a There are so many frustrated people out there," said Dalton. The books introduction says to a cooperative environ- ment; those who can subdue their need for independence; those who handle detail work with accuracy and discipline; those who make their first assignments count; and those who find a mentor do better than their fellows who can't do all those things. well-train- engineers, scientists, accountants, MBAs and others stuck; complain about feeling they mutter about politics;" they are bewildered by seeing others no more technically capable than themselves getting assignments, influence and positions they desire. They are confused by a world for which their formal education did not prepare them. These feelings do Thompson and Dalton found a surprise in Stage I. Its occupants ranged in age from 21 to 60. Their average age was 38. additional provides smokings qualities. The books description of an organization varies somewhat from the standard pyramid structure. .This model is closer to reality," said Dalton, because it takes into account th' formal and informal Moving from one stage to the aspects of organization. other is what the authors call a novation, They define it as the substitution of a new obligation or Tax-evadi- ng contract for an old one. . book writer People in Stage III move away own specialties to a certain degree and begin to focus on larger organizational needs. They develop other people and delegate become They responsibilities. idea leaders, managers. mentors, convicted on four counts United States Attorney Stanley A. Twardy, Jr. announced that Irwin A. Schiff, 57, of 144 Shepards Knoll, Hamden, Connecticut was sentenced December 18, 1985, in United Slates District Court in Hartford by the Honorable Judge Peter C. Dorsey. Blocks to movement here include too much emphasis on ones own career or specialty, fear of others progress, lack of technical roots, and organizational structures. It's this change that the scientist who considers himself a botanist, not a politician, finds difficult. The putting authors found no in one-minu- and r, of g drug. The American Lung Association of Utah warns young people who are taking up the cigarette habit that smoking is addicting, says Franklin This docs not mean that an addiction to smoking cannot be broken. The fact that 33 million Americans have already given up smoking in the 21 years since the first Surgeon Generals report on the health consequences of smoking was issued in 1964, shows people can quit when they are determined to do it, says K. Brough, Executive Director. Brough. The American Lung Association The Christmas Seal People helps smokers quit through a variety of methods, including i.e. 1. psychoactive effects manuals, clinical groups, hypnosis of the influence the chemistry they cassette cessation and home-vide- o brain and nervous system; programs. 2. compulsive use; We know there is no one univerand psycholo 3. physiological sally successful way to stop smoking, what works for one person may not gical effects, following abrupt with. v. "be preferred by another. Thats why drawal; we provide the service of foui 4. a strong tendency to relapse smoking cessation methods to help after discontinuing use. those who want to quit, says Brough says that research by the Brough. American Lung Association and For further information about shown has that other health agencies the write cessation, smoking above the four all meets of smoking American I9K) Association, Lung criteria of addiction. The fact that South 100 East." Salt Lake City. nine out of ten American smokers Utah 84106, or call the habit kick to want they say According to Brough, Scientists of recognize four characteristics addictive: that are drugs self-hel- p Manti Senior Citizens Poet works with students They emphasize that many professionals choose consciously to stay in Stage II because they place a high priority on families, community service, hobbies, and other values. illness. Judge Dorsey stated this sentence involves an element of punishment. It is a deterrent not only to Schiff, but to the public at large and to those who have followed SchifFs advice. Judge Dorsey said none of us are above the law. Schiff to three years imprisonment custody of the Attorney General to be followed by three years probation. He was also fined $30,000 and ordered to pay the costs of prosecution. dont advocate movement stages to the a career. They simply its done. Judge Dorsey imposed conditions of probation: Stage IV, the point where an individual gives direction to all or a large part of the organization, captured the authors interest. They devote a large portion of the book to it. several specific 2. He shall voluntarily commit himself for psychiatric counseling. 3. He shall keep and remain current so far as all legally required tax return filings and payments and this will be held to a reasonable and good faith compliance. 4. He shall not associate or maintain any relationship or contact with any one who advocates the with or violation of the direction. tax laws. People in this stage become critical to the organizations success, and power becomes an important concept. 5. He shall not participate or involve himself in any meeting, group, seminar of any kind of activity which advocates the with or violation of the "I had never liked the notion of 1 previously been in books including How Anyone Can Stop Paying Income Taxes and The Great Income Tax Hoax. The Government called approximately 80 witnesses during the trial in order to SchifFs income. Relying on the bank deposits theory of proof, the Government proved he had income his from three main sources: insurance business, his seminars, and Freedom Books through which he sold various tax protest materials his books. The including Government also proved that Schiff had conducted financial transactions utilizing 'bank accounts In Switzerland and the Cayman Islands during the three years. Upon completion of the sentencing, Schiff was committed to the Psychiatric Care Unit in St. Raphaels Hospital under the care o Dr. Silberstein, pending his appeal. 1. He shall not associate with any person who has been convicted of tax offenses. This is the portion that might apply to a Steve Jobs, the creative who founded genius Apple Computers and guided the company on a wildly successful rise to prominence, then found himself ousted from power when it became obvious that he was unable to give the ' company a badly needed new had June of 1980 of two counts of failure to file personal income tax returns, on which he served six months in prison and paid a $10,000 fine. Schiff has authored convicted in the through the four pinnacle of describe how Prior to imposing sentence, Morton H. Silberstein, a New Haven testified on SchifFs psychiatrist, behalf concerning manic his John depressive state. Attorney Williams, representing Mr. Schiff, stated that SchifFs actions irritated the federal government, the Internal Revenue Service and the Justice Department, in that we now know his actions have been aspects of his Schiff was sentenced Thompson and Dalton say thats fine. They tax laws. Schiff, a nationally known leader of the tax protest movement was convicted on October 25, 1985, on four counts of an indictment on which Schiff was convicted, charged that he had attempted to evade more than $49,000 in personal income taxes for the years 1980, 1981 and 1982. The fourth count charged Schiff with failure to file a corporate tax return for 1981 in connection with his insurance business, Irwin A. Schiff, Inc. longer days. evidence dependence-producin- tional success." people who had managers, raised delegation to such a fine art that they were left with nothing to do. They found people devoting a large portion of their lives to work, Smoking is addictive, but it can be broken The U.S. Public Health Service calls smoking the most widespread example of drug dependence in our American the Both country." and the Association Psychiatric World Health Organization have defined nicotine as an addictive power, from their com-petti- One of the books salient points is that people can create their own novations. People who step forward and fill organizational needs will be promoted. Those who wait around to be promoted are likely to be disappointed. I would like to have a lot of those people we interviewed read I swore this book, Dalton said. many years ago that if I ever found anything that would be helpful I would get it to them. When you said Dalton. say power, most people think of abuse of power; but finally we have been able to describe what power is and why it's necessary to organiza- In Stage II, the independent contributor moves away from a mentor and assumes responsibility for his or her own projects. In this stage, she focuses in on a specialty and and develops credibility reputation. Lack of confidence, lack of initiative, lack of focus, and lack of technical skills are stumbling blocks to moving into Stage II. 484-445- Inventory Clearance Seale!! I by Erma Olaeo On Thursday, Jan. 9th, following a program, a blood pressure clinic is scheduled at the Center, said Beverly Williams. The January monthly dinner will be held Thursday, Jan. 16th at 6 p.m. at the Center. The program that evening will be all about Utah becoming a state 90 years ago. A male quartet will sing songs in keeping with the occasion. Lets have a good crowd. This week Lorraine Ferra has been working with teachers and students at Ephraim Elementary School. Miss Ferra is a poet who is sponsored by a grant from the Utah Arts Council and South Sanpete School District. During the week Miss Ferra will be spending time in each class and every Summer Salad cottage cheese pkg. 3 oz. Jello, dry, your choice 8 oz. 1 oz. Dream Whip 4 oz. drained, crushed, pineapple 8 nuts, opt. Mix dry Jello into all ingredients until it is mixed evenly. Keep refrig- erated. Menus for the coming week: Fri. Jan. 10: Roast beef, whipped potatoes, gravy, buttered corn, banana cream pie, bread, butter, milk juice Mon. Jan. 13: hash browns, buttered carrots, pineapple upside down cake, bread, butter, milkjuice Tues. Jan. 14: Pork chops, Liver-n-onion- s, peach gravy, broccoli, cobbler, bread, butter, milkjuice Wed. Jan. 15: BBQ beef on a bun, tapioca, green beans, coleslaw, dressing, cookie, milkjuice Thurs. Jan. 16: Baked chicken, whipped potatoes, gravy, peas, carrots, lemon banana dessert, rolls, butter, milkjuice In an effort to get more people to come out and eat at the center, the cooks are holding drawings each Friday. For every 10 people present, a drawing will be held and a gift given to the winner, stated Carol Chadwick. Those gifts are well worth coming and trying out for, just ask anyone who has already been a winner. So, come and join us at the Center, she said. will have an opportunity to write poetry in a variety of forms. Principal Jim Petersen indicated that the school plans to compile the of students into an writings anthology which will be available to parents and community later in the school year. ssw GEVj FROM THE DESK OF Refrigerators Your County Agent BY In the New Year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship, but never in want. student Seed catalogues for 1986 are now We are about to the end of the storage season for some vegetables such as squashes. By now, the acorn variety usually becomes stringy and loses much of its flavor. Butternut and buttercup will keep a little longer. The vegetable spaghetti squash may look sound, but it does change flavor after being stored for several months. Carrots stored in sand, or in other cold, moist conditions should be checked, too. Just one rotten one will soon spoil all the rest. If potatoes were where it was too Weber State lists fall honor roll . Announcement by Weber Stafe College for Fall Quarter 1985 lists Theron C. 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