An Analysis of the Perceived Usefulness of the School of Systems and Logistics Graduate Management Programs to the Civilian Attendees

Abstract

The adequacy of AFIT's Graduate Management Programs for the Civilian attendees had not previously been studied. This study assessed the adequacy of these programs for the civilian attendees via surveys mailed to the civilian graduates and their present supervisors. Information on demographics, perceived usefulness of the types of information taught within the Graduate Management Programs, and ways to improve the programs was gathered and analyzed. Recommendations were made to (1) standardize the application, selection and thesis reimbursement procedures across all major commands; (2) have AFIT publicize the Graduate Management Programs n order for them to be better known to the Air Force at large and civilians in particular; (3) supervise the thesis advisors to ensure the theses are of benefit to the USAF or DoD; and (4) provide more practical application of the theories presented to the military environment using current documents generated by different programs offices in different stages of weapon system support.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA174336

Entities

People

  • Claudia N. Theis

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Human Systems

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  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Programming
  • Economic Analysis
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  • Engineers
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Management Personnel
  • Organization Theory
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Students
  • Systems Management
  • War Colleges

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