Situational Determinants of Retention Decisions,
Abstract
Changes in intent to reenlist occurring between the beginning and end of 6- to 8-month overseas deployments were investigated in order to: (1) ascertain the degree to which variations in work-related experiences are reflected in a reconsideration of the reenlistment decision, and (2) identify particular aspects of the work environment that were likely to influence reenlistment decisions. Respondees were 877 first-term enlistees (analysis sample = 424, validation sample = 453) aboard nine U.S. Navy ships participating in a larger investigation of organizational and environmental factors which influence health, morale, and retention. Respondees completed a questionnaire at the beginning and end of their deployments. Results indicated that division specific variance beyond that provided by initial intent did exist. Additional analysis revealed three salient aspects of the work environment were related to changed intention: Work Facilitation, Organizational Conflict, and Professional Esprit de Corps. Implications for management personnel were discussed and suggestions for future research in this area were made. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA046618
Entities
People
- Allan P. Jones
- E. K.Eric Gunderson
- James M. La Rocco
- William Pugh
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center