Organization Description Ohio Army National Guard – Part of US NG and component of US Army 12,400 personnel in 105 companies 5 Brigade commanders, 1 Commanding General Vision - When called we respond with ready units

Organization Description Federal Mission - Maintain combat ready units and Soldiers available to mobilize in support of the National Military Strategy State Mission - Provide organized, trained and equipped units to protect life and property and to preserve peace, order and public safety when ordered by the governor

Research Focus & Setting Focused on HR process for selecting & promoting leaders G-1 manages regulatory controlled process Setting – Joint Force HQs, Columbus, OH Outcomes applicable to entire organization Two possible recommended new practices: – Change method of calculating body fat – Do not consider body fat when selecting leaders

Construction of Instrument Web-based survey The benefits of using this method Description of a targeted respondent Key information to analyze – % of those who were denied promotion – Reason for denial – The effectiveness of current promotion process

Data Collection Type of data to collect – Primary source: web-based survey – Secondary source: Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel The key stakeholders Evidence that will influence stakeholders

Data Analysis Techniques – Record and sort common data from secondary research – Note any discrepancies in research Secondary research may have opposing results – Cross-tabulation method Finds relationship between two variables Introduce elaboration analysis

Data Analysis (cont.) Organization – Body Fat Percentage & Job Performance – Body Fat Percentage & Health – Methods of Determining Body Fat Percentage