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Performance measurement for the company officer : an examination of current methods used at the United States Naval Academy

by James A. Belz

This research will first examine the historical role of the United States Naval Academy in developing future naval leaders. The organization of the Naval Academy will be illustrated to provide an understanding of the framework in which the leadership abilities of the midshipmen are developed. The role of the company officer in developing midshipmen will then be introduced. Performance management with performance measurement as a tool for improvement will then be examined in terms of the mission of the academy and role of the company officer. This research will then examine the current performance measurement methods employed by Company Officers at the United States Naval Academy and how these methods factor into improved midshipman leadership development. Research will include conducting a detailed analysis of the role of the company officer in midshipman leadership development. Data will be collected and analyzed using a performance measurement approach. The results of this analysis will enable company officers to develop new measurement ideas with the focus on improving the midshipmen leadership development process.