A Multivariate Analysis of Reenlistment Intentions of Naval Reservists

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to identify factors that influence a selected naval reservist's intention to reenlist in the reserves. The sample consists of 4060 naval reserve male enlisted members drawn from the 1986 Reserve Components Survey. The thesis constructs a multivariate reenlistment model consisting of traditional predictor variables. Additional predictor variables were then added to determine if an improved model could be developed. Bonus payments, unit morale, acquaintances and friendships, mobilization income,and opportunity to serve one's country were the non-traditional variables found to positively influence an individual's decision to remain in the reserves. These variables added sign significantly to the predictive accuracy of the reenlistment model and should aid Navy managers in developing incentives for increasing retention. Keywords: Reenlistment; Retention; Naval Reserve; Multivariate Analysis; Personnel management.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA218892

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  • Paula M. Ricketts

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  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Biomedical
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