Employing the Hard-Core: Internal Organizational Effects.

This paper is presented with the hope that those studying or directly involved in the utilization of hard-core persons in employment may gain insights which may make their tasks easier and more productive. It is written in a readable and non-technical nature and integrates experiences of hard-core utilization with accepted organization theory. Efforts were made to keep the paper timely, relevant, and of such a nature as to lead to action. Major sections of the paper are devoted to: (1) Supervising the Hard-Core, (2) Group Structure, (3) Dealing with Internal Conflict, and (4) Organizational Climate. (Author/JS)