Development of Performance Measures for the Navy Radioman
Abstract
The objectives of the work reported herein were to: (1) develop a comprehensive test package with which to assess the technical proficiency of first-term Navy radiomen (RM) personnel; and (2) tryout selected measures in the relevant test setting. Measures were developed using job analysis, questionnaire data, subject matter expert (SME) workshops, and advisory panel review. A test package consisting of a hands-on test, a written job knowledge test, and a set of rating scales were administered to a small sample of first-term RMs. Try out results provided evidence that the performance measurement system (1) is well grounded in the RM real-world job, (2) is regarded as an acceptable job sample by RM SMEs, and (3) can be feasibly administered in appropriate settings. The measures evaluated in this tryout are adequate for the assessment of first-term RM job performance. Development of the additional measures to be contained in the full test package should be completed. Prior to the full-scale validation study, it is recommended that the complete RM performance measurement system undergo a carefully controlled pilot test using a sufficient number of test subjects to evaluate the reliability and objectivity of the tests and to make necessary revisions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA198984
Entities
People
- Herbert G. Baker
- Jack Doyle
- Patrick Ford
- R. G. Hoffman
- Shelia Schultz
Organizations
- Bureau of Naval Personnel