A Qualitative Analysis of Supervision in SAC Minuteman ICBM Maintenance.

Abstract

Supervision is a large part of managing the SAC Minuteman ICBM maintenance production effort by providing important factors which lead to job satisfaction and motivation in subordinates. The people who manage, supervise, and perform missile maintenance are uniquely qualified to identify problems in the missile maintenance work environment. A qualitative survey shows that micromanagement, failing to provide challenging and meaningful work, and high work pressure are the three most prevalent problems in missile maintenance supervision. Other problems identified include low officer competence, lack of positive feedback, and NCO supervisory style. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA135599

Entities

People

  • S. W. Fancher

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Data Analysis
  • Identification
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Literature Surveys
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Management
  • Management Personnel
  • Management Training
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • Training
  • Training Management
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Organizational Psychology.