Job Satisfaction, Organization Commitment and Retention in the NOAA (national Oceanic Atmospheric Administration) Corps

Abstract

Job satisfaction, commitment, and retention were assessed utilizing survey responses from 319 of 375 NOAA Corps officers. Job satisfaction was analyzed using need-satisfaction theory. Commitment and retention were analyzed using discriminant analysis. Low job satisfaction and poor retention were found in grades 0-1 and 0-2. Moderate job satisfaction was indicated by mid-grade officers. Officers in grades 0-3 (40%) and 0-4 (34%) plan to retire with 20 years of service. The majority of officers expressed low satisfaction in the areas of communication and feedback. Promotions are a major concern for officers in the grades of 0-1 through 0-5. The majority of officers enjoy their work and plan to make a career in the Corps. Recommendations to improve job satisfaction, motivation, commitment, and retention are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA179508

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  • Patrick J. Rutten

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