Expanding the training evaluation criterion space: cross aircraft convergence and lessons learned from evaluation of the air force mission ready technician program.

This study reports the analyses of data collected from an evaluation effort for 2 Mission Ready Technician (MRT) training programs for C-141 transport and F-16 fighter aircraft crew chiefs. We obtained ratings from over 100 trainees in each program, as well as from their trainers and supervisors, bo...

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Publicado en:Military Psychology Vol. 15; no. 1; pp. 59 - 77
Autores principales: Bennett W, Alliger GM, Eddy ER, Tannenbaum SI
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan2003
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