An Analysis of the Impact of the New OER System on the Officer Corps Using a Lewin-Based Model

Abstract

One of the most important and controversial issues among Air Force officers is the new Officer Evaluation System (OER). The new system was adopted in 1974 because of widespread dissatisfaction with the previous evaluation system. Yet, nearly two years later, many officers still regard this system with trepidation and anxiety. This thesis investigated several aspects of the new OER system. It reviewed some general concepts of performance appraisal and then traced the development of the new OER, including the philosophy upon which it is based and the objectives which it was designed to accomplish.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA065810

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  • Ralph A. Blakelock

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  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

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  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Business Administration
  • Data Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Performance Appraisals
  • Personnel Management
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Psychology
  • Regression Analysis
  • Social Sciences
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Students
  • Surveys
  • War Colleges

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