A Model of Employment Decision Making: An Analysis of Quit/Stay Decisions of Junior Army Officers

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to identify and assess the effect of factors which guide the decisions of junior Army officers to stay or quit the active force. Since these decisions are most important in the early years of career, analyses are done only for junior Army officers. The research shows that the two most important factors which affect intentions of officers to serve in the Army are satisfaction with the military life and chances of promotion. Satisfaction with the military life in turn depends on good retirement and medical benefits, satisfaction with pay and allowances, educational and recreation facilities, employment opportunities for spouses, working conditions, job security, commissary services and environment for the family. Keywords: Personnel retention; Job satisfaction.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA204414

Entities

People

  • Rashmi Lal

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Army Personnel
  • Attrition
  • Business Administration
  • Databases
  • Department Of Defense
  • Economics
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Money
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Recreation
  • Social Sciences

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Care for Military Service Members and Veterans with Limb Loss or Disability.