Date of Award

9-1991

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

First Advisor

Michael E. Heberling, PhD

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the association between the perceived importance of management skills and management level; also to assess the most effective means of developing each of those management skills. Data collection involved a two step process. First, a literature search was conducted to compile a list of common management skills and development methods. Second, from this knowledge a survey instrument was created and distributed. Data analysis included three basic methodologies: (1) non-parametric statistics, (2) frequency distribution analysis, and (3) qualitative analysis. The results indicate a high degree of association between perceived skills importance and management level. Further, 13 of the 14 skills had a consensus of preferred development methods (with experience as the predominant choice). The topic of development methods requires further research. The evidence suggests that the Acquisition Professional Development Program is basically sound and could be improved with only minor changes.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GSM-LSQ-91S-8

DTIC Accession Number

ADA246670

Comments

Presented to the Faculty of the School of Systems and Logistics of the Air Force Institute of Technology, Air University, in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science.

The author's Vita page is omitted.

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