A predictive statistical model of Navy career enlisted retention behavior utilizing economic variables
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Authors
Bradley, David Glenn
Subjects
Career retention
Statistical model of retention
Navy career retention
Economic determinates of career retention
Statistical model of retention
Navy career retention
Economic determinates of career retention
Advisors
Elster, Richard S.
Richards, F. Russell
Date of Issue
1980-12
Date
December 1980
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis was directed toward understanding the problem of navy career enlisted retention. The thesis develops a statistical model to explain past Navy career retention rates, and to predict future career retention rates in the Navy. The statistical model utilizes economic variables as predictors. The model developed has a high correlation with Navy career retention rates. The problem of Navy career retention has not been adequately studies, and this thesis provides an initial examination of this area. The retention decisions are based upon economic variables. The findings indicate Navy policy-makers must be cognizant to the relationships of economic factors to Navy career retention rates.
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Thesis
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Department
Department of Administrative Sciences
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.