Retention and Value of USAF Cost Analysts.

Abstract

The questions of retention of and value of USAF cost analysts were examined in this thesis. The literature review covered meta-analysis, utility analysis, and human resource accounting to establish the method and validity of quantifying the value of an individual in the language of business, the dollar. The method is applicable to any career field. Published pay surveys and employment agencies were consulted to determine salary information, leading to the determination of the individual's value. The basic formula is S (separation costs) + R (replacement costs) + T (training costs) + IV (individual value) = TV (total value). There did not appear to be a problem with retention of USAF cost analysts at ths time. The value (loss to the Air Force) of a cost analyst varies greatly, but can be significant in absolute dollar terms. Keywords: Personnel; Human resources; and Value.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA162275

Entities

People

  • Charles F. Mcnitt Jr

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accounting
  • Administrative Personnel
  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Cost Analysis
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Literature Surveys
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Education

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  • Economics
  • Naval Personnel Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design