A Developmental Theory of Job Performance: Applications in Two Navy Ratings

Abstract

A developmental theory of job performance that proposed systematic changes in the causes of job performance over time is outlined. Two stages are identified, a transition stage in which incumbents learn new skills or duties, and a stable stage in which major tasks have been mastered. Cognitive ability is assumed to be most important during transition stages; the reverse is assumed for personality and attitude measures. A cross sectional study of MM's and RM's in their first enlistment was carried out to test the applicability of the theory. Data from this study did not support the theory. However, because of flaws in the research design employed, no firm conclusions can be drawn regarding the usefulness of the theory. Keywords: Prediction, Cognitive ability, Personality, Attitude.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA193439

Entities

People

  • Keven Murphy

Organizations

  • Battelle Memorial Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Administrative Personnel
  • Applied Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Information Processing
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Job Analysis
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Motor Skills
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personality
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Recruiting
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • Transitions

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