Organizational Analysis of the Navy Primary Standards Laboratory-West.

Abstract

A formal analysis of the Navy Primary Standards Laboratory-West (NPSL-W) was performed to: 1) assess the strengths and weaknesses of current job design and organizational support system; and 2) determine the readiness for job design change. Evaluation of the current job and organizational characteristics was performed using the Job Diagnostic Survey (JDS), the Job Rating Form (JRF), two feedback sessions and questionnaires. The results of the data shows that the organization has strengths in its job characteristics. The jobs are worth doing as perceived by the employees. The weakness in the organization comes from the organizational support systems. These weaknesses are exemplified by dissatisfaction with p;ay, co-workers and supervision. Keywords: Job characteristics model; Organizational strengths and weaknesses. (Theses)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA175320

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  • Michael A. Cruz

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  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
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