MN4106 Manpower/Personnel Policy Analysis

Study and analysis of military manpower/personnel policy alternatives with emphasis on identifying the trade-offs involved, the dynamic impact of major policy decisions and the short-term and long-term consequences of decisions. Review, use and evaluation of tools to aid in selecting policy alternatives. Analysis of issues in the DoD and military services.

Prerequisite

MN4111

Lecture Hours

4

Lab Hours

0

Course Learning Outcomes

• Understand how to apply various scientific methods, as learned in prerequisite courses, in analyzing manpower/personnel policy issues, and helping in the decision-making process.
• Understand how to answer a short-fuse question on military manpower/personnel policy using focus groups/interviews and surveys.
• Approach manpower/personnel policy issues thoughtfully, objectively, and knowledgeably, as a skilled analyst using the right tools for the question at hand in the time available.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on manpower policy issues.