A System Dynamics Approach to Analyzing U.S. Army Officer Talent Retention
This thesis investigates the retention of U.S. Army officers through a system dynamics approach, aiming to address the complex factors influencing officers' decisions to remain in or leave the service. By conducting a comprehensive literature review and synthesizing data from various secondary...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2024
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| author | Dulce II, Richie |
| author2 | Rhodes, Donna H. |
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| description | This thesis investigates the retention of U.S. Army officers through a system dynamics approach, aiming to address the complex factors influencing officers' decisions to remain in or leave the service. By conducting a comprehensive literature review and synthesizing data from various secondary source surveys, key variables impacting retention were identified. These variables were integrated into a qualitative system dynamics model to reveal the intricate feedback loops and interdependencies affecting retention. The qualitative model serves as a foundation for proposing policy recommendations designed to improve officer retention rates by addressing systemic issues and enhancing overall career satisfaction. The insights gained from this research highlight the importance of a holistic and interconnected approach to policy development, emphasizing the need for sustained efforts to stabilize and improve the retention system in the Army. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/1555112024-07-09T03:44:35Z A System Dynamics Approach to Analyzing U.S. Army Officer Talent Retention Dulce II, Richie Rhodes, Donna H. Lyneis, James M. System Design and Management Program. This thesis investigates the retention of U.S. Army officers through a system dynamics approach, aiming to address the complex factors influencing officers' decisions to remain in or leave the service. By conducting a comprehensive literature review and synthesizing data from various secondary source surveys, key variables impacting retention were identified. These variables were integrated into a qualitative system dynamics model to reveal the intricate feedback loops and interdependencies affecting retention. The qualitative model serves as a foundation for proposing policy recommendations designed to improve officer retention rates by addressing systemic issues and enhancing overall career satisfaction. The insights gained from this research highlight the importance of a holistic and interconnected approach to policy development, emphasizing the need for sustained efforts to stabilize and improve the retention system in the Army. S.M. 2024-07-08T18:56:06Z 2024-07-08T18:56:06Z 2024-05 2024-06-11T19:49:18.532Z Thesis https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/155511 0000-0003-0166-9673 In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted Copyright retained by author(s) https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/ application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Dulce II, Richie A System Dynamics Approach to Analyzing U.S. Army Officer Talent Retention |
| title | A System Dynamics Approach to Analyzing U.S. Army Officer Talent Retention |
| title_full | A System Dynamics Approach to Analyzing U.S. Army Officer Talent Retention |
| title_fullStr | A System Dynamics Approach to Analyzing U.S. Army Officer Talent Retention |
| title_full_unstemmed | A System Dynamics Approach to Analyzing U.S. Army Officer Talent Retention |
| title_short | A System Dynamics Approach to Analyzing U.S. Army Officer Talent Retention |
| title_sort | system dynamics approach to analyzing u s army officer talent retention |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/155511 |
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