Accession Number:

ADA288654

Title:

A Theory of Military Compensation and Personnel Policy.

Descriptive Note:

Research rept.,

Corporate Author:

RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA

Personal Author(s):

• Asch, Beth J.
• Warner, John T.

Report Date:

1994-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

157.0

Abstract:

The purpose of this study is to develop a unified model that will permit an analysis of all the various issues relating to the military compensation system. This report develops a theoretical framework that allows an evaluation of the militarv pay and retirement system. Our analysis aims at addressing the traditional macroeconomic questions and two additional microeconomic questions that have received little attention Does the system motivate personnel to work hard and effectively and Does the system promote the best personjobrank matches

Descriptors:

• *MILITARY PERSONNEL
• *COMPENSATION
• *PERSONNEL RETENTION
• POLICIES
• DECISION MAKING
• SKILLS
• ECONOMIC IMPACT
• COST ANALYSIS
• MANPOWER UTILIZATION
• PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
• STATISTICAL DATA
• CAREERS
• SALARIES
• PROMOTION(ADVANCEMENT)
• MILITARY BUDGETS
• GRADE STRUCTURE(PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT)
• ORGANIZATION THEORY
• RETIREMENT(PERSONNEL)

Subject Categories:

• Personnel Management and Labor Relations
• Economics and Cost Analysis
• Psychology
• Military Forces and Organizations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE