An Exploratory Study of Job Satisfaction, Retention, and Performance of Navy Enlisted Men,
Abstract
The paper examines the relationship of 2 aspects of job satisfaction: satisfaction with the work itself (job content) and satisfaction of the job environment (job context) to retention behavior and measures of on-the-job performance of first-term Naval enlisted men. While both job content and job context factors were found to be important determiners of on-the-job performance, only the job context and compensation measures asserted a strong influence on reenlistment decision. The findings suggested that the Navy should concentrate on improving the aspects of naval life associated with the satisfaction of more basic needs -- such as pay, image of the Navy, and ship-board living conditions -- to retain enlisted men, particularly those in the 'hard' ratings in the electronics and electro-mechanical occupational groups. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0723559
Entities
People
- Peter H. Stoloff
Organizations
- Center for Naval Analyses