An Analysis of the Factors Affecting the Career Orientation of Federal Civilian Engineers

Abstract

This study was conducted to analyze the factors that affect the career orientation of federal civilian engineers at the Naval Avionics Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. One hundred and sixty-seven scientists and engineers from several engineering divisions were surveyed regarding turnover intentions. Based on literature reviews in the area of turnover with this particular population, a model was developed containing several factors related to intent to remain in the organization. Results indicated that this model predicts the turnover intention with 87.5 percent accuracy. Findings are interpreted in light of ongoing efforts on an organization-wide basis to introduce change in the Center's culture through a quality management program. Keywords: Career orientation, Job satisfaction turnover.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA224148

Entities

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  • Benjamin J. Roberts
  • Kenneth W. Thomas
  • Mark E. Davis

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Human Systems

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  • Business Administration
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Correlation Analysis
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  • Employment
  • Engineering
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  • Management Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Naval Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Regression Analysis
  • Surveys
  • Systems Engineering
  • Training

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