The Effect of Alternative Work Schedules (AWS) on Performance During Acquisition Based Testing at the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center

Abstract

This project analyzed the effects of an alternate work schedule (AWS) on the performance of acquisition based testing conducted at the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), a subordinate test center to the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command. The literature review uncovered how an AWS improved employee work and life balance and performance at three separate external companies. Other potential AWS success factors such as employee absenteeism, environmental impact, health and safety were analyzed for advantages and disadvantages, and compared to ATC. Finally, an analysis of ATC test data revealed that performance varies depending on project type. Automotive test data showed a four percent increase in performance during an AWS while body armor test data showed no difference in performance. Ultimately, the marginal increase in testing performance and other identified advantages make an AWS an ideal schedule for ATC.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA620632

Entities

People

  • Alicia J. Thomas

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absenteeism
  • Acquisition
  • Armor
  • Body Armor
  • Case Studies
  • Data Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Environment
  • Families (Human)
  • Governments
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Literature Surveys
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design