Air Force Information Management (IM): A 1990 Snapshot and 1995 Future Look at Air Force IM Needs and Preferred Education/Training Approaches
Abstract
This research investigated 37 training topics which were of interest to Air Force (AF) information managers, Air Force Specialty Code 70XX. The topics were grouped into the following seven information resource related clusters; (1) computer operating systems, (2) data communications, (3) Air Force Standard Systems (PDOS, RAMS, and PCIII), (4) information resource management concepts, (5) AF/IM career field issues, (6) computer hardware, and finally, (7) computer software. Twenty-four graduates of the AF Institute of Technology's (AFIT) Information Resource Management program were asked to provide their perceptions of AF information managers (IMs) current (1990) and needed (1995) knowledge/skill levels on each topic. Telephone interviews with the respondents indicated that, relative to the 37 topics discussed, the graduates perceived a significant difference between current and needed knowledge/skill levels in practically all topic areas. The respondents also provided recommendations on effective and practical training methods/approaches for closing knowledge/skill level gaps. Finally, the graduates provided feedback relative to the effectiveness of the IRM program. Keywords: Information resource management, Management information systems, Information management, Training methods, Office automation, Theses.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA229695
Entities
People
- Richard T. Mcghee
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology