Accession Number:

ADA582715

Title:

Diagnosing Key Drivers of Job Impact and Business Results Attributable to Training at the Defense Acquisition University

Descriptive Note:

Journal article

Corporate Author:

MCMASTER UNIV HAMILTON (ONTARIO)

Personal Author(s):

• Bontis, Nick
• Hardy, Chris
• Mattox, II, John R.

Report Date:

2011-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

21.0

Abstract:

The Defense Acquisition University DAU is an integral component in the career of every Defense Acquisition Workforce member, from the time they enroll in their first DAU course until they retire. One of the many keys to DAUs success is its ability to measure the effectiveness of its training programs, monitor performance, and improve its curriculum. To this end, the authors conducted a data mining exercise within the training evaluation data to determine the key drivers of its success. This article explains the methodological approach used structural equation modeling as well as the results, recommended actions, and outcomes. Within the DAU learning enterprise, more than 326,000 training events were evaluated during 19 months between January 1, 2008, and July 30, 2009. Results indicate that DAUs learning enterprise positively influences job impact and business results.

Descriptors:

• *DATA MINING
• *LEARNING
• *MEASURES OF EFFECTIVENESS
• *PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT
• *SURVEYS
• *TRAINING
• *UNIVERSITIES
• COURSES(EDUCATION)
• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
• INSTRUCTORS
• MILITARY PROCUREMENT
• PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
• REPRINTS

Subject Categories:

• Psychology
• Personnel Management and Labor Relations
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE