Academic Preparation, Aptitudes Measures and Army Officer Performance
Abstract
Earlier exploratory research indicated that officers with different academic backgrounds (i.e., college majors) performed differently on certain measures of duty performance. The purpose of this research was to extend the scope of this earlier research by evaluating the effects of academic preparation on the relevant performance measures when the differences in aptitude are controlled. A sample of officers were divided into five groups on the basis of the major field of study pursued as an undergraduate. Comparison was made among these five groups on several performance measures while using certain measures of aptitude as covariates. Discussion of the findings and implications of these findings will be presented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADP001320
Entities
People
- Arthur C. Gilbert
- Nancy E. Tulloh
Organizations
- U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences