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72087  |
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| Title: |
Exploratory Analysis of the Relationship Between Social Background Factors and Performance Criteria in the Michigan State Police |
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| Author(s): |
J M Poland |
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| Date Published: |
1976 |
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| Page Count: |
181 |
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| Sponsoring Agency: |
UMI Dissertation Services
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1346 |
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| Sale Source: |
UMI Dissertation Services
300 North Zeeb Road
P.O. Box 1346
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1346
United States of America |
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| Type: |
Thesis/Dissertation |
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| Language: |
English |
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| Country: |
United States of America |
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| Annotation: |
A study of two cohorts in the Michigan State Police Department (active candidates for the force in 1964 and 1969) compares candidates' background characteristics with available measures of their on-the-job performance to determine the type of candidate likely to display specific patterns of positive job performance. |
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| Abstract: |
The relationship between predictor variables and individual performance measures was determined by cross-tabulations and simple correlations. The stepwise least squares regression program was used to analyze variables. The results show that factors can be identified which predict performance for two distinct cohorts in the same police organization. The strongest predictors of police performance (such as higher education) are similar for both active cohorts. Education was a strong predictor of job performance, and the number of geographical transfers made by officers appears to be a strong predictor of later job performance. Preservice auto accidents and traffic citations were good predictors of future unsatisfactory performance. Members of the Michigan State Police were quite skillful at evaluating the applicants' characteristics and arriving at an overall appraisal. Recommendations for upgrading recruitment and selection criteria include increasing recruitment of minorities and college graduates; assigning older, college-educated new recruits to sensitive areas of the State; reviewing the background investigator's role in evaluating potential candidates; developing a computer-based information system to analyze police officer performance data and background characteristics; and developing new criteria for evaluating performance. Four appendixes include minimum entrance requirements, the police selection method, coding guidelines, and a correlation matrix. Footnotes, 43 tables, and over 100 references are included. |
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| Index Term(s): |
Background investigations; Michigan; Performance requirements; Personnel evaluation; Personnel selection; Police effectiveness; Police personnel; Testing and measurement |
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| Note: |
*This document is currently unavailable from NCJRS. Michigan State University - doctoral dissertation |
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