Vocational Guidance QuarterlyVolume 25, Issue 3 p. 204-210 Illinois Employer Preferences for Vocationally Trained Personnel James Niss, James Niss Professor, Professor James Niss is a Professor of Economics and Michael T. Pledge is an Associate Professor of Economics at Western Illinois University, Macomb. The authors wish to thank the Illinois Office of Education, Division of Vocational and Technical Education, for making the initial survey possible, and the many vocational planners and state officials for their constructive comments and criticisms throughout the project.Search for more papers by this authorMichael T. Pledge, Michael T. Pledge Associate Professor James Niss is a Professor of Economics and Michael T. Pledge is an Associate Professor of Economics at Western Illinois University, Macomb. The authors wish to thank the Illinois Office of Education, Division of Vocational and Technical Education, for making the initial survey possible, and the many vocational planners and state officials for their constructive comments and criticisms throughout the project.Search for more papers by this author James Niss, James Niss Professor, Professor James Niss is a Professor of Economics and Michael T. Pledge is an Associate Professor of Economics at Western Illinois University, Macomb. The authors wish to thank the Illinois Office of Education, Division of Vocational and Technical Education, for making the initial survey possible, and the many vocational planners and state officials for their constructive comments and criticisms throughout the project.Search for more papers by this authorMichael T. Pledge, Michael T. Pledge Associate Professor James Niss is a Professor of Economics and Michael T. Pledge is an Associate Professor of Economics at Western Illinois University, Macomb. The authors wish to thank the Illinois Office of Education, Division of Vocational and Technical Education, for making the initial survey possible, and the many vocational planners and state officials for their constructive comments and criticisms throughout the project.Search for more papers by this author First published: March 1977 https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2164-585X.1977.tb00942.x AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References 1 Morton, J. B., Keller, P. & Stevenson, W. Cycle Seven Report, Occupational Training Information System, Stillwater, Oklahoma: Oklahoma State Department of Vocational and Technical Education, January, 1975. 2 Erdos, Paul L. Professional Mail Surveys. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1970. Pp. 256–257. 3 D. Beveridge, Forecasting Manpower Needs: A Manual for Local Vocational Planning. Western Illinois University, Macomb: Center for Business and Economic Research. Volume25, Issue3March 1977Pages 204-210 ReferencesRelatedInformation

This study aims to explore whether if there is a linkage between entrepreneurship typologies and strategy typologies. Entrepreneur portrays as having remarkable capacity to change the organization. Also strategy typology is a significant component to determine firm performance. If there is a connection between entrepreneur and strategy typologies, this paper has a modest contribution to shed light on this linkage. To research this connection we use Dunkelberg & Cooper's (1982) entrepreneurship typologies and Miles& Snow's (1978) strategy typologies as conceptual framework. We made 15 semi structured interview with entrepreneurs who work in different sectors and own their firms which range in size to analyze entrepreneurship typologies and strategy typologies. The classification of entrepreneur types contain: craftsman, growth-oriented and independent and strategy typologies contain: prospector, defender, analyzer and reactor. In conclusion we discuss the linkage between these typologies and possibility of further problematic.

Green taxes can internalize environmental externalities and raise revenues. We develop a positive theory that treats both of these aspects as endogenous outcomes of special-interest and electoral politics. We consider the choice among three (endogenous) refunding rules: income tax cuts, extra public spending and tax burden compensation to polluters. We show that a polluter lobby group may lobby for the ecotax revenue to be refunded to voters rather than to its members. The reason is that the “price” that the lobby group must pay for a reduction in the green tax can be reduced by supporting a refunding rule that pleases voters. Our analysis provides insights into recent green tax reforms in Europe.

Percutaneous nephrostomy [1] has emerged as a pivotal approach in the therapeutic management of the obstructed urinary tract. A consecutive incorporation of ultrasonic and radiographic guidance, the approach experienced an almost ubiquitious distribution while most centers currently applying either one or both of these tools jointly. However, success of ultrasound-guidance is limited in obese patients and non-dilated uropathy. In turn, fluoroscopy usually requires an opacification of the urinary collecting system by intravenous or antegrade contrast media injection, which might be harmful for already impaired renal function, raise intrapelvic pressure and augment the risk of sepsis and hemorrhage. CT-guided PCN aids in overcoming these limitations. In the current study, we present the experience of a tertiary referral center with this technique.Epidemiological and clinical data of all patients treated with a CT-guided PCN of native kidneys at the University Hospital Frankfurt between October 2003 and October 2013 were retrospectively collected from the patient charts. Procedural parameters including radiological aspects, technical and therapeutic success, complication and mortality rate have been analyzed statistically.In total, 140 PCN procedures have been performed in 77 patients with a median age of 69 (± 13). The median body mass index was 27 with 66.6% of patients being overweight or obese. Charlson comorbidity index was 7 ranging 0-16. Indications for PCNs were obstructive uropathy (62.9), urine extravasation (22.9%), urinary tract fistulas (11.4%) and technical reasons (2.8%). In 68.8% of patients, initial diagnosis was malignancy. 56.4% of kidneys were non-dilated before puncture. In 78.4% prone position, otherwise supine oblique position (17.3%) or supine position (4.3%) was used. 71.4% of PCNs were carried out solely under local anesthesia. Technical success has been achieved in 90% with a complication rate of 3.6% (all grade minor B) and was not significantly different between dilated and non-dilated kidneys. 42.9% of fistulas and 64.3% of urinary tract leakages, healed after PCN placement. 30 days mortality rate was 5.2% without being directly associated with the PCN procedure itself.CT-guided PCN is a feasible approach associated with low morbidity. It is particularly useful in complex clinical scenarios e.g. critically ill, newly operated or obese patients as well as non-dilated kidneys. Moreover, it represents a minimally-invasive option for treating leakages and fistulas of the urinary tract.