Multidimensional Scaling Analysis of the Job of Marine Mammal Trainer,

Abstract

One of the primary objectives of the personnel research program is to gain an understanding of the personal attributes which tend to make for proficiency in working with marine mammals. The psychological dimensions underlying job success are (1) human relations; (2) training skill/technique; (3) organization of work/planning; (4) knowledge/abilities; (5) conscientiousness; (6) flexibility/resourcefulness; (7) sensitivity/rapport; and (8) emotional stability/temperament. 214 behavioral items were rated by 14 experienced marine mammal trainers on a 16-step continuous scale on their relation to successful job performance.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1972
Accession Number
ADA018976

Entities

People

  • Robert E. Blanchard

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Mammals
  • Marine Mammals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Resilience
  • Sensitivity
  • Students
  • Trainees
  • Training

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Organizational Psychology.