Reenlistment Intentions of Tank Commanders
Abstract
A battery of tests was administered to 100 tank commanders in Grade E6, to determine factors involved in reenlistment decisions. Tests included a background information questionnaire, an attitude questionnaire, five personality scales, and measures of present and expected future need satisfaction. Subjects were divided into three groups according to their responses to a question dealing with their reenlistment intentions; to reenlist, not to reenlist, and undecided. The results indicate that expected incentive increases were important factors in the reenlistment decision, particularly expected increases in satisfaction of esteem needs and self-actualization needs. While there were significant differences between the groups in attitude toward the Army, it was impossible to determine from the data whether attitude was a cause of the reenlistment decision or a consequence of it. Of the personality scales, only the socialization scale showed a relationship to reenlistment. Family life appeared to be an important factor in the reenlistment decision.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0743854
Entities
People
- Eugene H. Drucker
- Shepard Schwartz
Organizations
- Human Resources Research Organization