A Normative Model of the Ideal Qualities, Characteristics, and Background of the Senior Air Force Civilian Logistician
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis was to develop a weighted model of the qualities, characteristics, and background of the ideal senior Air Force civilian logistician and to compare the population of GM-15 civilian logisticians to that model. A Delphi survey of 30 expert senior logisticians was used to develop the first normative model of the ideal requirements for the senior civilian logistician. This descriptive model was then weighted by another panel of 44 expert logisticians. A census of GM-15 logisticians was conducted to validate the model and gather data about the qualifications of current senior civilian logisticians. The GM-15s were then evaluated using the weighted model's 100 point scale. On the average, the GM-15s did not meet the model criteria very well, with scores ranging from 39.6 to 91.1 and a mean score of 67.3. The top twenty GM-15s appear highly qualified based on their model scores. The products of this research are of value both to those interested in civilian logistician career development and to those interested in the management of logistics systems. The model provides relevant career guidance to civilian logisticians.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA204420
Entities
People
- Ralinda B. Gregor
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology