U. S. Army Selection Center Evaluation Study.
Abstract
The U.S. Army selection center (provisional) was in operation from February to November 1972 on an experimental basis to evaluate improved orientation and placement of volunteers for U.S. Army service. Its primary objectives were to improve attitudes, job satisfaction, and job performance of enlistees. This document reports the results of the evaluation of the impact of the selection center process, as compared to the impact of the Armed Forces Entrance Examination Station (AFEES) process, on attitudes, job satisfaction, and job performance of enlistees in Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and at their first unit of assignment. Major findings were: the achievement of improved attitudes at the selection center was offset by other factors after enlistment, the selection center provess did not result in improved job satisfaction, most enlistees had positive attitudes toward their jobs but had jobs which did not provide interest, challenge, or involvement, selection center enlistees were rated at least as high or higher than AFEES enlistees on performance characteristics but not significantly higher, and enlistees who believed information received prior to enlistment to be more accurate and comprehensive had more positive attitudes, greater job satisfaction, and better performance. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 29, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0767279
Entities
People
- Robert L. Kent
Organizations
- System Development Corporation