An Exploratory Study on a Behavioral Approach to Position Descriptions in a Government Setting.
Abstract
The study was an initial exploratory attempt at applying concepts from the behavioral sciences and organizational dynamics to the problem of describing positions in a Government project setting. A behavioral position description model was developed, based on role theory. In the model, the position was viewed as the focal point of a role set. Its nature was influenced by various organizational, personal and interpersonal factors. Eleven of these factors were identified as tentative behavioral descriptors from literature on behavioral sciences and project management. It was concluded that a behavioral approach to position descriptions in a Government project setting is viable. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0736205
Entities
People
- Richard C. Parker
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology