Profile of an effective engineering manager at the Naval Avionics Center
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Authors
Chang, Daniel W.
Quick, Natalie A.
Subjects
Advisors
Thomas, Kenneth W.
Hocevar, Susan Page
Thomas, Gail Fann
Date of Issue
1991-06
Date
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis examines behaviors that affect the managerial
effectiveness of first-level engineering supervisors
(branch managers) at the Naval Avionics Center. Data were
collected using a survey designed and administered by the
authors and their advisors. The survey asked engineers to
rate their manager on a wide range of managerial behaviors
to answer questions representing several "ef fectiveness"-
related variables. The effectiveness variables were correlated
with each specific managerial behavior to identify
which behaviors had the strongest relationship with the
effectiveness outcomes. The results were used to develop a
profile of an effective engineering manager at the Naval
Avionics Center. General managerial effectiveness ratings were most
strongly related to behaviors demonstrating interpersonal
skill and sensitivity along with administrative skill in
task management. In contrast, intrinsic task motivation,
job satisfaction and positive group climate were more
strongly related to behaviors representing the management of
external interfaces, building cooperative teamwork and the
assignment of task and development opportunities based on
performance. Recommendations are offered for managerial
development at the NAC Institute.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Management
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
Format
94 p.;28 cm.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.