An Analysis of the Effectiveness of Air Force Information Management Officer Training Based on the Perceived Needs of Current Information Management Officers
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if the computer orientation courses provided Air Force information managers are properly focused. This study found that the courses have made the desired impact and, with minor exceptions, information managers perceive then-selves to be more knowledgeable after the training. From the results of the survey it is apparent that information managers are more knowledgeable of computers than they were in a study completed in 1988. The officers who attended training after the course was modified to include computer orientation were much more satisfied with their training than previous graduates. They indicated a need for even more training on specific packages and applications. One recommendation from this study is to include a self-paced computer aided instruction block m computers in place of the lock-step training currently provided. This training will be flexible enough to allow those managers with advanced skills to move at their own pace and use the course as a refresher. Another recommendation was to provide training on more of the specific word processing and database packages and demonstrate methods of communication between packages. Also, more examples of computer power should be addressed in the schools. Training, Computer personnel, Education, Information. Processing, Literacy, Management Information Systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA258138
Entities
People
- David P. Biros
- Stewart J. Cole
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology