The Matrix Organization in ASD: A Study in Collocation of Engineers.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine if there are pecular human relations problems associated with the matrix form of organization as applied in the Aeronautical Systems Division (ASD) of the Air Force Systems Command. The data for this study was gathered by the interview questionnaire method. The questionnaire was designed to determine the work motive values, job satisfaction, and the current work conditions or climate as perceived by the engineers interviewed. The analyses consisted mainly of: (1) Contingency Table Tests, (2) Tabulations, and (3) Subjective Comparisons. The major variables selected for analysis were: (1) work assignment categories of (a) 'dedication', (b) collocation, and (c) functional (not collocated or dedicated); (2) work location categories of (a) ASD SPO, (b) Super SPO, and (c) Home Office; (3) civilian or military, and (4) age categories of (a) under 35, (b) 35 through 49, and (c) 50 and older. The major findings of the analyses were grouped into eight major categories and recommendations relevant to each category were made.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA003604

Entities

People

  • Cheryl L. Moyer

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Engineers
  • Job Analysis
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Questionnaires

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Approximation Theory.
  • Organizational Psychology.