Accession Number:

ADA399424

Title:

A Diversity Exit Interview/Survey for the Military

Descriptive Note:

Research rept. May-August 2001

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MANAGEMENT INST PATRICK AFB FL

Personal Author(s):

• Knouse, Stephen B.
• Smith, Alvin
• Smith, Patricia

Report Date:

2001-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

33.0

Abstract:

The exit interview and survey are means for identifying organizational problems, including diversity issues, through individuals separating from the organization, who are in a unique position to supply candid feedback. A review of the civilian literature revealed several problems with the exit interview and survey but also various ways of dealing with these problems. A review of the military literature showed that each military Service has undertaken a recent exit survey effort with varying results. Based upon the civilian and military literature, a diversity exit survey and interview were constructed, which addressed diversity problems in military units as well as organizational issues important to diversity groups. Recommendations for implementing the exit interview and survey end the report.

Descriptors:

• *MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS
• *INTERVIEWING
• *EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
• MILITARY PERSONNEL
• MANAGEMENT
• CAREERS
• SURVEYS
• MILITARY PUBLICATIONS

Subject Categories:

• Personnel Management and Labor Relations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE