Sources of Career Dissatisfaction among Mid-Level Coast Guard Officers.

Abstract

This research project was undertaken to identify the major sources of job satisfaction/dissatisfaction prevalent among mid-level officers (0-3 to 0-5) in the Cost Guard. Input to this research effort is provided by Coast Guard officers assigned to a wide variety of units located in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii. Through the use of interviews and questionnaires, factors contributing to both job satisfaction and dissatisfaction were analyzed. It was found that the major sources of irritation disturbing Coast Guard officers are a lack of recognition, frequent transfers/relocation, and a poor quality of leadership/supervisors. The results of this study further suggest that officers place a high; value on job challenge, job location, and recognition in achieving job satisfaction. Differences in opinion with respect to rank are insignificant in the majority of areas researched. It is concluded that the majority of officers are fairly well satisfied with their level of career satisfaction but room for improvement does exist. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA132322

Entities

People

  • Larry Linton Mizell

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Applied Psychology
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • California
  • Coast Guard
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Geographic Regions
  • Human Resources
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Literature Surveys
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Recognition
  • Security
  • Supervisors

Readers

  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Systems Analysis and Design