The Characteristics of Naval Personnel and Personnel Performance,

Abstract

The productivity of enlisted personnel aboard ships is measured as a function of their personal characteristics. Ship readiness as measured by the material condition of shipboard equipment, depends on the size and composition of a ship's crew, the complexity of equipment, and other factors. The productivity of enlisted personnel varies systematically with high school graduation, entry test scores, paygrade, experience, Navy training, race, and marital status. The importance of particular factors varies by occupation. More complex equipment is in worse condition and requires higher quality personnel. Ship age and overhaul frequency also affect material condition. Implications are drawn for policies regarding recruitment, retention, manning, rotation, and pay. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA039050

Entities

People

  • Allan Sherman
  • Stanley A. Horowitz

Organizations

  • Center for Naval Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Downtime
  • Economic Analysis
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Factor Analysis
  • Human Resources
  • Maintenance
  • Manpower
  • Materials
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Personnel
  • Navy
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Science
  • Regression Analysis

Readers

  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.