Officer Performance Evaluation Systems: Officer Survey

Abstract

A sample of Pacific Fleet officers was surveyed in an attempt to identify methods for improving the Navy officer performance evaluation system. The system has two major weaknesses: (1) inflation in performance ratings, which diminishes the usefulness of officer evaluations as input to decisions concerning promotion and assignment, and (2) a lack of incentives and procedures for ensuring that senior officers convey timely performance information (advice and feedback) to subordinates. Results of the survey and those of a companion study (see NPRDC TR 85-6) indicate that (1) problems in military performance appraisal result primarily from attitudinal factors rather than psychometric issues and (2) two systems are needed--one for assignment counseling and one for performance evaluation. It was recommended that (1) the FITREP form and its procedures be modified to reduce inflation, and (2) an assignment planning conference, scheduled for the beginning of the evaluation year, be used to ensure that the subordinate clearly understands his/her duties and priorities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA148232

Entities

People

  • Bernard Rimland
  • Gerald E. Larson
  • Roy A. Lahey
  • Susan L. Hearold

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antisubmarine Warfare
  • Coast Guard
  • Databases
  • Employment
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Officer Personnel
  • Performance Appraisals
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • Surveys
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Warrant Officers

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  • Naval Personnel Management
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.